variants
or less commonly savour
1
: the taste or smell of something
2
: a particular flavor or smell
3
: a distinctive quality
variants
or less commonly savour
savored also savoured; savoring also savouring
ˈsā-vər-iŋ 
ˈsāv-riŋ
: to have a specified smell or quality : smack
1
: to give flavor to : season
Examples of savor in a Sentence
Noun
Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
Verb
He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
They savored every last morsel of food.
She was just savoring the moment.
The team is still savoring its victory.
He savored the memories of his vacation.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
My goal with Vin en Noir in 2024 is to make sure that every person who loves wine, comes to Downtown Napa, to sip, savor and repeat with us!
—Noël Burgess, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Particularly because Stone savors every delectable bite, making Bella a woman entirely ruled by her id.
If Bella is all id, then Duncan is pure ego.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2023
The pathology of the age is too much experience, too little savor.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
Sip, savor, and support the Sonoma County Humane Society during this event which features wine tastings, a puppy kissing booth and pet supply drive.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2024
Muldoon was here to opine, tweak, and savor, but not to boss.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024
Wrap your hands around the mug, inhale the spice-laden aromas, sip and savor.
—Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
Clippers push back at critics, savor win over Suns
Jan. 3, 2024
Advertisement
The Pelicans had won nine of its previous 12 games and hadn’t lost a home game to the Clippers since Jan. 18, 2020.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2024
Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
On the top floor, workers can savor a panoramic view of the Seaport District and downtown Boston.
—Jonathan Saltzman — Boston Globe, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
Her preference was to sit by the fire with a good book and savor the fragrance of her life!
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
This guide highlights the Blue Line trolley basics and 16 places to experience and savor the vibes of San Diego County along its route (between San Ysidro and University City).
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Pick a destination, savor it, and savor it some more.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Start with their pillowy focaccia, then savor a plate of tender South Pacific blue prawns in a garlicky salsa verde.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Those who enjoy the privilege of delighting in each bite know there is something supremely relaxing about savoring 10 to 17 courses of divinely delicious food and not having to make any decisions about it.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Guests will get to savor a variety of tacos and beers from numerous regional breweries, restaurants and taco chefs.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Noun
Annie savors it, knowing she’ll soon be cooped up in the apartment again.
—Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
My goal with Vin en Noir in 2024 is to make sure that every person who loves wine, comes to Downtown Napa, to sip, savor and repeat with us!
—Noël Burgess, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Particularly because Stone savors every delectable bite, making Bella a woman entirely ruled by her id.
If Bella is all id, then Duncan is pure ego.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2023
The pathology of the age is too much experience, too little savor.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
Sip, savor, and support the Sonoma County Humane Society during this event which features wine tastings, a puppy kissing booth and pet supply drive.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2024
Muldoon was here to opine, tweak, and savor, but not to boss.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024
Wrap your hands around the mug, inhale the spice-laden aromas, sip and savor.
—Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
Clippers push back at critics, savor win over Suns
Jan. 3, 2024
Advertisement
The Pelicans had won nine of its previous 12 games and hadn’t lost a home game to the Clippers since Jan. 18, 2020.
—Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2024
Verb
Wander through colorful streets, savor authentic Cuban cuisine, and partake in live music and dance.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
On the top floor, workers can savor a panoramic view of the Seaport District and downtown Boston.
—Jonathan Saltzman — Boston Globe, STAT, 26 Mar. 2024
Her preference was to sit by the fire with a good book and savor the fragrance of her life!
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
This guide highlights the Blue Line trolley basics and 16 places to experience and savor the vibes of San Diego County along its route (between San Ysidro and University City).
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Pick a destination, savor it, and savor it some more.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Start with their pillowy focaccia, then savor a plate of tender South Pacific blue prawns in a garlicky salsa verde.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Those who enjoy the privilege of delighting in each bite know there is something supremely relaxing about savoring 10 to 17 courses of divinely delicious food and not having to make any decisions about it.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Guests will get to savor a variety of tacos and beers from numerous regional breweries, restaurants and taco chefs.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French savur, from Latin sapor, from sapere to taste — more at sage
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of savor was
in the 13th century
Phrases Containing savor
Dictionary Entries Near savor
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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savor
2 of 2 verb
savored; savoring
ˈsāv-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to have a specified smell or quality
2
: to give flavor to
3
: to taste or smell with pleasure : relish
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