gravy

noun

ˈgrā-vē How to pronounce gravy (audio)
Definition of gravynext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of gravy Having the movie actually make some decent money is just gravy. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 Local Yolkal Cafe offers classics like eggs Benedict, biscuits and gravy, and omelets. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Open for breakfast and lunch, the eatery sticks largely to the classics—think omelets, pancakes, eggs Benedict, and plenty of biscuits, best enjoyed smothered in gravy, of course. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 The tender meat is flavored with ranch powder, gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy
  1. sauce
  2. bonus
  3. dividend
  4. gift
  5. contribution
  6. tip
Noun
  • Northern Italian cuisine is centered around butter, rice, polenta, cream sauces, and meat.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Originating in Asia, ginger is prevalent in Asian cuisines, where it is used in curries, soups, sauces, and noodle dishes.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • Also, join the Huddle House Rewards program and get 25 bonus points for signing up.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool.
    — Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • At a time when Americans are ranking cost of living as a top concern ahead of the November contests, the president's comments echo a promise that people would receive $2,000 tariff dividend checks in late 2025.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • An immediate rematch with the team that dogwalked them out of the Super Bowl provides ample opportunity, provided the offensive line shuffle shows dividends.
    — J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • To be with people of different ages, races, and experiences is a gift.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Two summers ago, the internet received the gift of Raygun, an Australian breakdancer who kangaroo-hopped her way into the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Moore’s contributions to the offense within training camp were immediate and obvious.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The award celebrates lifetime contributions to painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and theater/film on a global scale.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Positioning the eggs upright with their narrow tips facing the top plate yielded the best results.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • That's fine, Webb said, revealing that Payton has usually had a handful of tips for him during preseason games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of tip

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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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