Meaning & use
gravy
A sauce made from the juices of cooked meat, often thickened and seasoned, served over food.
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He poured warm gravy over the mashed potatoes and turkey.
Grandma's gravy recipe has been passed down for three generations.
A note on using this word
Informally, 'gravy' can also mean an easy, unexpected extra benefit, as in 'anything after that is gravy.'
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