English · Food & Drink
savory
/ˈseɪvəri/
[/ˈseɪvəri/]
salty or spicy rather than sweet
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having a salty, spicy, or meaty taste rather than a sweet one. It describes foods like soups, cheese, and meat dishes.
Example
I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones.
I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones.
Etymology
From Old French 'savouré' (tasty), from Latin 'sapor' (taste).
How & Where It’s Used
Used to contrast with sweet foods; the opposite of dessert flavors.