1
: characteristic flavor
especially
: pleasing or zestful flavor
2
: a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : trace
3
a
: enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires
eat with great relish
b
: a strong liking : inclination
has little relish for sports
4
a
: something adding a zestful flavor
especially
: a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavor
b
relished; relishing; relishes
1
: to add relish to
2
: to be pleased or gratified by : enjoy
3
: to eat or drink with pleasure
4
: to appreciate with taste and discernment
: to have a characteristic or pleasing taste
Examples of relish in a Sentence
Noun
I like to eat hot dogs with mustard and relish.
She plays the role with great relish.
He took particular relish in pointing out my error.
Verb
I relish traveling to new places.
I don't relish the idea of working late tonight.
He relishes the chance to compete again.
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Noun
Accompanying rice, relishes, and sauces—made with Thai ingredients—enhance every bite.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
And few relish the sense of their own identity, camaraderie and shared journey to be found in football more than Kelce, who no doubt will be mournful about losing those connections whenever his time comes.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Today, diners at Cadence can relish in her spin on the king of comfort foods--mac and cheese--which is, of course, now made with roasted green chiles.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The exchange was another sign that Vance relishes his role as a Trump bulldozer.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relish. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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