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2
: a substance that flavors
artificial flavors
3
a
: characteristic or predominant quality
the ethnic flavor of a neighborhood
b
: a distinctive appealing or enlivening quality
Her performance adds flavor to the show.
4
a
b
: a property that distinguishes different types of elementary particles (such as quarks or neutrinos)
also
: any of the different types of particles that are distinguished by flavor
5
: version sense 2
flavors of software
6
: one that is in the center of public attention for a limited time
—usually used in phrases like flavor of the month
Synonyms
Examples of flavor in a Sentence
Noun
This dish has an unusual flavor.
the hot, spicy flavors of Mexican food
a dish with unusual flavor
They sell 20 different flavors of ice cream.
Grape is my favorite bubble gum flavor.
The stew is full of flavor.
She added vanilla flavor to the custard.
I like the Italian flavor of the neighborhood.
The film has an avant-garde flavor.
Her performance adds flavor to the show.
Verb
We flavored the cookies with cinnamon.
I flavored the salad with herbs.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hannah Whitaker, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
For those looking to drink lower-alcohol wines with actual flavor, try the 2021 CRU Low Calorie Unoaked Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco), which clocks in at $20 and 12.1 percent alcohol.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
The toothpaste fell short in terms of flavor for us, striking us as too mild.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Drink flavors include mango, watermelon, Thai tea and matcha taro.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
Rosemary is a hardworking perennial evergreen shrub (in zones 7-10) that is known for its fragrance and flavor.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 22 of 23 Cranberry-Orange Cake with Orange Buttercream
Cranberry and orange are a classic flavor pairing for a reason.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
West Magnolia Avenue is getting a new taco restaurant and bar, but the flavors will be familiar.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
Squeeze an orange wedge into the glass and rub the orange peel around the rim for extra flavor.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
In this fresh, easy spread, the chile-herb sauce serves as both a dip and a swirl-in for flavoring hummus.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Its offerings will include macarons, cookies, brownies, bars, mini-cakes and layered desserts, with scones, cinnamon rolls and flavored butters during its morning hours.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
They are flavored with natural flavorings and contain no artificial colors.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Already ahead of April Fools' Day, 7-Eleven has hinted at a possible prank product: In addition to new Lemon Lime, Green Apple and Sweet Orange flavored 7-Select sparkling waters, out now with partner Miracle Seltzer, there's a fourth flavor coming April 1: Big Bite Hot Dog.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Geiger says that even nondairy options can add up to 12 grams of protein per one half-cup serving and won’t be nearly as powerfully flavored as its cheesier counterpart.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024
The out-of-this-world slushy is flavored with cotton candy and dragon fruit and topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy sprinkles.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2024
Over the years, the tobacco industry has gradually introduced more and more products flavored and packaged like sweet treats.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
Headley has an almost supernatural sense of flavor and texture, and even his wildest creations have a sense of correctness, a sort of obvious-in-retrospect inevitability.
—Hannah Whitaker, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
For those looking to drink lower-alcohol wines with actual flavor, try the 2021 CRU Low Calorie Unoaked Chardonnay (Arroyo Seco), which clocks in at $20 and 12.1 percent alcohol.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
The toothpaste fell short in terms of flavor for us, striking us as too mild.
—Isabella Ubaldi, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Drink flavors include mango, watermelon, Thai tea and matcha taro.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024
Rosemary is a hardworking perennial evergreen shrub (in zones 7-10) that is known for its fragrance and flavor.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 22 of 23 Cranberry-Orange Cake with Orange Buttercream
Cranberry and orange are a classic flavor pairing for a reason.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
West Magnolia Avenue is getting a new taco restaurant and bar, but the flavors will be familiar.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
Squeeze an orange wedge into the glass and rub the orange peel around the rim for extra flavor.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
Get The Recipe 11 of 50 Peach Margarita A frozen margarita flavored with summer peaches makes for a nice sunset drink.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
In this fresh, easy spread, the chile-herb sauce serves as both a dip and a swirl-in for flavoring hummus.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Its offerings will include macarons, cookies, brownies, bars, mini-cakes and layered desserts, with scones, cinnamon rolls and flavored butters during its morning hours.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
They are flavored with natural flavorings and contain no artificial colors.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Already ahead of April Fools' Day, 7-Eleven has hinted at a possible prank product: In addition to new Lemon Lime, Green Apple and Sweet Orange flavored 7-Select sparkling waters, out now with partner Miracle Seltzer, there's a fourth flavor coming April 1: Big Bite Hot Dog.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Geiger says that even nondairy options can add up to 12 grams of protein per one half-cup serving and won’t be nearly as powerfully flavored as its cheesier counterpart.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 1 Apr. 2024
The out-of-this-world slushy is flavored with cotton candy and dragon fruit and topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy sprinkles.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2024
Over the years, the tobacco industry has gradually introduced more and more products flavored and packaged like sweet treats.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Flavor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flavor. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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flavor
1 of 2 noun
fla·vor
variants
or chiefly British flavour
1
a
: the quality of something that affects the sense of taste
condiments give flavor to food
b
: the blend of taste and smell sensations evoked by a substance in the mouth
the flavor of ripe fruit
2
: a substance that flavors
flavor
2 of 2 transitive verb
variants
or chiefly British flavour
flavored or chiefly British flavoured; flavoring or chiefly British flavouring
ˈflāv-(ə-)riŋ 
: to give or add flavor to
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