gravy

noun

gra·​vy ˈgrā-vē 

plural gravies

1

: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat

2

a

: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable

… with expenses now paid, future money is pure gravy.

—K. Crossen

b

: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3

Synonyms of gravy

• sauce

Examples of gravy in a Sentence

The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy.

order a large serving of fries with extra gravy

Recent Examples on the Web

For breakfast, her mother’s blueberry pancakes will be the star of the show alongside bacon/sausage or egg plates and biscuits and gravy offerings. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 19 May 2026

Its bowls include shrimp and grits, and biscuits and gravy, and — of course — there are breakfast sandwiches. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026

Serve the shrimp gravy on the side so everyone can get a hearty pour—trust us. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2026

The menu also features Lowcountry favorites like biscuits and gravy, fried shrimp, and lobster rolls. —Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gravey, from Anglo-French gravé broth, stew

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gravy

• gravy train
• redeye gravy

Rhymes for gravy

• navy
• wavy

Kids Definition

gravy

noun

gra·​vy ˈgrā-vē 

plural gravies

1

: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat

2

: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable