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

Once synonymous with red-gravy joints, the culinary landscape of South Philly now tells a broader story, with chapters written by more recent immigrants from Latin America and Southeast Asia. — Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Locals wax poetic over the fried shrimp at Domilise’s, a venerable dive open since 1918, and Parkway Bakery and Tavern, a Mid-City institution that offers an excellent slow-roasted beef version with a slathering of gravy. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

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

Phrases Containing gravy

• gravy train