variants
or British savour
plural savors
formal
1
: a good taste or smell
—usually singular
She enjoys the savor of a baking pie.
There was a savor to the dish that I couldn't identify.
a savor of mint
an earthy savor
2
literary
: the quality that makes something interesting or enjoyable
Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
variants
or British savour
ˈseɪvɚ
savors; savored; savoring
formal
1
: to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible
He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
They savored every last morsel of food.
2
: to enjoy (something) for a long time
She was just savoring the moment.
The team is still savoring its victory.
He savored the memories of his vacation.
Cite this Entry
“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/savor. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
Copy Citation
