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

• dressing
• 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

Start with a hearty dish like poutine—crispy fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 19 May 2025

Paté Cat Food Mousse Gravy is a mix of mousse paté cat food topped with gravy. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025

Choose from dishes like the brisket omelet, avocado toast, or homemade cheddar biscuits served with sausage gravy. —Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

But, as Ballard put it, Warren’s postseason run was just gravy. —James Boyd, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025

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