ave

noun

ˈä-(ˌ)vā How to pronounce ave (audio)
Definition of avenext
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting after a final ave, we turned our backs on the Tuscan village that had been our home for a year

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  1. farewell
  2. bon voyage
  3. congee
Noun
  • Fans watched the star's U.S. farewell closely, documenting many of the moments on their smartphones.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Aniston’s character received an on-screen farewell in Sept. 2023, while Hayes’ character will be honored by the people of Salem next month.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of farewell
Noun
  • The bon voyage to the month that says goodbye to summer wasn’t all that much cooler.
    Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Safe travels, or as the French would say, bon voyage!
    BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 June 2024
Definition of bon voyage
Noun
  • This pork and shiitake congee uses a genius technique of rinsing and freezing the rice prior to cooking, which breaks down the rice and cuts the cook time in half.
    June Kim, Bon Appétit, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Once the space opens, there will be a plethora of pickled and prepared grab-and-go options along with more of that soothing congee and, of course, Wang’s signature sweets.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of congee
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