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 Nachos, liquid cheese, enchiladas drowned in red gravy and overstuffed burritos — top of mind when some people think of Mexican food — were completely foreign to them. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026 Everything else is gravy, and Haaland knows it. — Sean Gregory, Time, 24 June 2026 Enjoy a steaming plate of weekend-only biscuits and gravy. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 With chunks of meat and vegetables in a rich gravy, this food is an appealing choice for many dogs. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 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
  • In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Diners get to pick a style when ordering these, such as Street with lime/onions/cilantro or Baja with lime/cheese/cabbage/Baja sauce.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • That brings in extra income and further shores up the dividend.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Typically, big-money gifts come after a donor has expressed a desire to support a particular cause or idea or group.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Rather than rooting themselves in any one tradition, Sonenshein and Vahle achieve cohesion through their style — a conscious, effective unity of their culinary gifts.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Beyond Hicks’ contributions, Heriberto Hernandez and Owen Caissie hit home runs, while Lopez and Edwards each tallied a hit, while Jakob Marsee ended the game with a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • Because money is fungible, by paying a candidate’s bills, a party is essentially handing him cash, undermining any limits on contributions.
    — Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • That tip helped lead investigators to Vasquez, a ride-share driver.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • Although authorities haven't publicly linked them to the German prosecutions, some investigators have cited tips from German authorities and journalists as crucial to their progress.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of tip

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