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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sa•vor /ˈseɪvɚ/USA pronunciation n. - [uncountable] the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell.
v. [~ + object] - to sense (something) by taste or smell, esp. with enjoyment:savored the rich-tasting cigar.
- to give oneself to the enjoyment of:savored the sweet feeling of victory.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] sa′vour. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sa•vor (sā′vər),USA pronunciation n. - the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell.
- a particular taste or smell.
- distinctive quality or property.
- power to excite or interest.
- [Archaic.]repute.
v.i. - to have savor, taste, or odor.
- to exhibit the peculiar characteristics;
smack (often fol. by of ):His business practices savor of greed.
v.t. - to give a savor to;
season;
flavor. - to perceive by taste or smell, esp. with relish:to savor the garden's odors.
- to give oneself to the enjoyment of:to savor the best in life.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] sa′vour. - Late Latin sapōrāre, derivative of sapor
- Old French savourer
- Latin sapōrem, accusative of sapor taste, derivative of sapere to taste (compare sapient); (verb, verbal) Middle English sav(o)uren
- Old French savour
- (noun, nominal) Middle English sav(o)ur 1175–1225
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged relish, smack; odor, scent, fragrance. See taste.
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