variants
or less commonly savour
1
: the taste or smell of something
2
: a particular flavor or smell
3
: a distinctive quality
variants
or less commonly savour
savored also savoured; savoring also savouring
ˈsā-vər-iŋ 
ˈsāv-riŋ
: to have a specified smell or quality : smack
1
: to give flavor to : season
Examples of savor in a Sentence
Noun
Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
Verb
He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
They savored every last morsel of food.
She was just savoring the moment.
The team is still savoring its victory.
He savored the memories of his vacation.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On the nose, inviting aromas of baked strawberry, plum and fig draw you in, accompanied by a palate of rich caramel, cinnamon, and cocoa for an indulgent experience worth savoring.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Of course, fall foliage is always a seasonal highlight, and don’t miss the opportunity to savor Appalachian cuisine at a local restaurant.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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Verb
So, raise a glass, savor each sip, and toast to the ride—because these nights only comes around once every few years, but a good cocktail never goes out of style.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
On the nose, inviting aromas of baked strawberry, plum and fig draw you in, accompanied by a palate of rich caramel, cinnamon, and cocoa for an indulgent experience worth savoring.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Of course, fall foliage is always a seasonal highlight, and don’t miss the opportunity to savor Appalachian cuisine at a local restaurant.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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savor
2 of 2 verb
savored; savoring
ˈsāv-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to have a specified smell or quality
2
: to give flavor to
3
: to taste or smell with pleasure : relish
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