B2adjectiveUK spelling: savouryfood
US/ˈseɪ.vər.i/
UK/ˈseɪ.vər.i/
tasting of salt or spices rather than sugar
In context
I prefer savory snacks like nuts and crackers to sweet ones.
The bakery sells both sweet cakes and savory pies filled with meat.
The soup has a rich, savory flavor that comes from slow cooking.
Words that go with savory
adjective + noun
- savory snackChips are my favorite savory snack.
- savory dishServe a savory dish before the dessert.
- savory flavorMushrooms add a savory flavor to the sauce.
- savory pieThe cafe sells a savory pie at lunchtime.
adjective + preposition
- sweet and savoryThe menu offers both sweet and savory options.