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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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
The typically unflappable guard let his arms linger for a couple of seconds, as if to savor the breakthrough.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Spend 10-15 seconds savoring each of the positive aspects of the experience so it can be encoded into your nervous system.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Whether savoring fish tacos or watching the sunset with toes in the sand, relaxation is palpable with every breath of fresh ocean air.
—Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Emerald Check Kettle The standout Emerald Check Tea Kettle can make tea time an experience worth savoring.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
The typically unflappable guard let his arms linger for a couple of seconds, as if to savor the breakthrough.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Spend 10-15 seconds savoring each of the positive aspects of the experience so it can be encoded into your nervous system.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Whether savoring fish tacos or watching the sunset with toes in the sand, relaxation is palpable with every breath of fresh ocean air.
—Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 5 May. 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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