Meaning & use

flavor

noun·Everyday

The distinctive taste of a food or drink, perceived through taste and smell together.

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Adding fresh basil gave the tomato sauce a rich, herbal flavor.

The chef carefully balanced sweet and spicy flavors in the new dish.

A note on using this word

American spelling is 'flavor'; British English uses 'flavour.' As a verb it means to add taste to food.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To give food or drink a particular taste by adding an ingredient.

She flavored the soup generously with garlic, ginger, and fresh thyme.

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