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—
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b
: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3
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
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Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
From taste to kibble size to gravy preferences, there’s a world of choices out there thanks to feline research.
—Jackie (ott) Jaakola, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Reheat sauces, soups and gravies by bringing them to a rolling boil.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Breakfasts include eggs in numerous ways (the shakshuka was a highlight), fresh fruits, waffles, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, cereal, and so on.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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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
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