any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
Used in a Sentence
savory
How to use savory in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for savory.
Editorial note
Pigs, their mud, and their parasites are simply unsavory to think of for many people.
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Quick take
any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of savory gathered in one view.
dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for savory.
noun
any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
noun
dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions
noun
either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
See also: savoury
noun
an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre
See also: savoury
adjective
morally wholesome or acceptable; "a past that was scarcely savory"
See also: savoury
adjective
having an agreeably pungent taste
adjective
pleasing to the sense of taste
See also: mouth-watering, savoury
Example sentences
Pigs, their mud, and their parasites are simply unsavory to think of for many people.
They are savory rather than sweet, bready rather than cakey, airy rather than dense.
Likewise, bacon itself is so savory that my mouth starts watering and I can't stop thinking about salty fat.
I think the Asian theory is interesting, and it might be the most savory / least fishy driver of price increases.
"It's not that there isn't evidence of Google being less-than savory - I would argue there is - but I'd research that argument first, not just appeal for emotional sympathies.
This piece - beautifully written - reminds me of an old PBS documentary I once saw about how a savory-looking new food offering got flattened and homogenized into something really unappealing as it went through the fast-food commercialization process.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use savory in a sentence?
Pigs, their mud, and their parasites are simply unsavory to think of for many people.
What does savory mean?
any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
What part of speech is savory?
savory is commonly used as noun, adjective.