savor

verb
UK: /ˈseɪ.vər/
US: /ˈseɪ.vər/

  1. To enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to appreciate it as much as possible.

    1. I want to savor every moment of this trip, it's so unique.
    2. We savored the delicious meal, taking our time to appreciate each flavor.

  2. To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish.

    1. I savor the peace and quiet of the morning before work.
    2. She paused to savor the sweet taste of success after a hard-fought victory.

Synonyms

taste enjoy flavor appreciate relish
savor noun

  1. A pleasant taste or smell.

    1. The soup has a wonderful savor.
    2. The savor of the spices filled the kitchen as she cooked.

  2. A particular taste or smell, especially a pleasant one that food or drink has.

    1. The sauce gave the chicken a unique savor that everyone enjoyed.
    2. I detected a subtle savor of herbs in the dish, which enhanced the overall flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "savor" in English means: To enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to appreciate it as much as possible., To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish..

The phonetic transcription of "savor" is /ˈseɪ.vər/ in British English and /ˈseɪ.vər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "savor": taste, enjoy, flavor, appreciate, relish.

Example usage of "savor": "I want to savor every moment of this trip, it's so unique.". More examples on the page.