savories

noun

variants or chiefly British savouries
plural of savory
as in herbs

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  1. herbs
  2. spices
  3. condiments
Noun
  • Joyce Chen’s fan-favorite kitchen scissors do it all – snip fresh herbs, cut through meat, trim flowers, clip coupons and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Officials also recommended washing leafy vegetables and herbs such as cilantro and basil, as well as snow peas, before using them, removing the outer layer of green onions and avoiding fresh, uncooked raspberries.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Definition of herbs
Noun
  • To make it, toss the shrimp in a simple blend of chili powder and spices, brown them in a skillet and transfer to a plate.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of spices
Noun
  • Utensils are prohibited and condiments are seldom used, but water and other non-alcoholic drinks are available to speed up digestion.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Rowland’s sense of playfulness is also more evident in the artwork chosen for the space (subjects include a spa bathrobe in the common area and a weenie roast above the coffee condiments).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of condiments
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