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 Breakfast is a major focus, with traditional eggs-and-meat platters, biscuits and gravy, grits, home fries, hash browns, pancakes, waffles, French toast and a variety of omelets. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 The day started with biscuits and gravy at Ellis Island, followed by getting kicked in the shorts at the blackjack tables. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 On the cusp of accomplishing it for the first time, they were dismissed like a steward holding a gravy boat. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026 In the Thanksgiving sequence in the book, Poppy uses Child’s recipe for her homemade turkey gravy, something that my family does too. — Grace Reilly, PEOPLE, 20 July 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
  • His brother was stuffing bricks of cash in multiple places and would even wrap the money in plastic before hiding it in spaghetti sauce jars.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Other excellent options include the pumpkin salad and the crayfish ravioli with a seafood sauce.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • There are four bedrooms, a bonus room, and a laundry area on the second floor.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That said, while taking a wage cut to join Liverpool sounds like a bonus, Araujo is still going to cost a considerable amount of money.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • Wendy’s withdrew its 2026 financial outlook and cut its quarterly dividend to 7 cents a share.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That money is paid out in quarterly dividends to its shareholders.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • In late June, Bohn got an amazing gift from Clyden – one of her kidneys.
    — Joe Donlon, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That led to a campaign urging parents to give their children the measles vaccine as a gift for their first birthday, which helped raise vaccine coverage in young kids from 50% up to 90%.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • But, Tatis' biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor's potential slam.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Once Smith Rowe’s contribution began to wane, Martinelli took over as Saka’s partner in crime.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • At the very southern tip of the region is Big Bend National Park, which shares 118 miles of border with Mexico and is spread across 801,163 acres in Texas.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Have lunch in the Navy Yard area and thank me later.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip

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