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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s no hurry, no crowded tasting room, just time to savor the wine and the experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Like Lohrei, Andersson played in his game Saturday, suggesting any prospective deal wasn’t that imminent, though the Flame, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, was seen savoring what might have been his last game at the Saddledome after his team’s win over the Islanders.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Guests who have residence rentals can savor casual meals at Trough, ideal for breakfast and lunch, or indulge in fine dining at Pomp, where dishes highlight local, seasonal ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s no hurry, no crowded tasting room, just time to savor the wine and the experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Like Lohrei, Andersson played in his game Saturday, suggesting any prospective deal wasn’t that imminent, though the Flame, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, was seen savoring what might have been his last game at the Saddledome after his team’s win over the Islanders.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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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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