savory (/ˈseɪvəri/)
adjective · Intermediate · Food & Drink
🔊 /ˈseɪvəri/
Meaning
Meaning: salty or spicy rather than sweet
Having a salty, spicy, or meaty taste rather than a sweet one. It describes foods like soups, cheese, and meat dishes.
Examples
🗣 I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones.
Etymology
From Old French ‘savouré’ (tasty), from Latin ‘sapor’ (taste).
How & Where It’s Used
Used to contrast with sweet foods; the opposite of dessert flavors.
Tags: taste, flavor