savories

noun

variants or chiefly British savouries
plural of savory
as in herbs

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  1. herbs
  2. spices
  3. condiments
Noun
  • At their most basic, the flatbreads are topped with za’atar, a blend of Mediterranean herbs and sesame seeds, plus fresh tomatoes, cucumber and mint.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • To maximize flavor in low-salt foods prepared at home, try experimenting with different spices and herbs.
    — Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Definition of herbs
Noun
  • Apart from the abundant trade of silk and spices, the Silk Road facilitated the transfer of technologies and philosophies and the interaction of Indian and Chinese peoples.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • The margaritas here, made with top-shelf tequilas and infusions of unique fruits and spices, are much better than the frozen swill served in the general Mexico Pavilion.
    — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of spices
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  • There are so many ways to serve a wiener in a bun that arguing over the best combo of condiments and veggies to top it with feels like another great American pastime.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The Big Bite hot dog is an all-beef, quarter-pound dog that can be customized with various sauces and condiments at the chain's Big Bite bar.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of condiments
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