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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This is my ideal place to catch up with friends—or savor a quiet solo drink.
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The beloved Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village inside Philadelphia's historic Wanamaker Building have returned for the holiday season, but their future remains uncertain, prompting thousands of families to savor what could be their last chance to experience the tradition.
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Verb
To use the bestseller, distribute three pumps over the face and neck daily, post-cleansing, and start savoring its impressive effects after a couple of months of consistent application.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Slow down and savor a cold drink and fresh seafood at a dockside bar.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
This is my ideal place to catch up with friends—or savor a quiet solo drink.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The beloved Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village inside Philadelphia's historic Wanamaker Building have returned for the holiday season, but their future remains uncertain, prompting thousands of families to savor what could be their last chance to experience the tradition.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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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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