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

Crawfish étouffée, the Cajun dish made by his dad, John Jefferson, features crawfish tails in a flavorful, buttery gravy served over rice. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Served in a rich gravy over cassava dumplings, the latter was hard not to order every time. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Smothered Chicken This recipe builds a rich, flavorful gravy thanks to chicken thighs and bacon that cook quickly in the skillet. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2026

Chicken and mushroom gravy, brown rice, green beans, mandarin oranges and milk. — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing gravy

• gravy train