Synonyms of gravy

gravy

noun

ˈgrā-vē 

1

as in sauce

a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish

order a large serving of fries with extra gravy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sauce
• dressing
• condiment
• seasoning
• relish
• topping
• garnish
• dip
• marinade
• fixing(s)

2

as in bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

you only pay for three CDs; the fourth one they give you is just gravy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonus
• dividend
• gift
• contribution
• tip
• extra
• donation
• pension
• gratuity
• gravy train
• presentation
• perquisite
• perk
• lagniappe
• subsidy
• reward
• throw-in
• cumshaw
• donative
• offering
• present
• bounty
• premium
• generosity
• grant
• prize
• windfall
• icing
• award
• benefaction
• benevolence
• largesse
• beneficence
• bestowal
• boon
• charity
• philanthropy
• manna
• fringe benefit
• giveaway
• freebie
• favor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gravy

Jaylen Brown has an NBA Finals MVP on his resume and is serving up one-liners about lamb and gravy in his rivalry with a former Boston teammate. — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Meatloaf goes side-by-side with potatoes, gravy and green beans, for example. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The naan pizza has a naan crust with the creamy tomato gravy used in the restaurant’s curry, melted cheese and choice of protein on top. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026

And then amazing if other people connect with it, find it, share it, that’s all gravy. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing gravy

• gravy train