SAVOURY definition: 1. Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste: 2. If you say that something is not…. Learn more.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word savoury, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

palatable, appetizing, savory, tasty, toothsome mean agreeable or pleasant especially to the sense of taste. palatable often applies to something that is found to be merely agreeable. appetizing suggests …

Definition of savoury adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Festive meals often include rich curries, savoury snacks, and special breads. The pair tackled a savoury quiche, a technical teatime biscuit and a showstopping day off in cake form - although neither was …

• It adds a characteristic flavour to a range of savoury dishes, from pizza to pork chops. • Children enjoy a variety of savoury food as well as sweet things so it is important to ensure there is a good balance.

Herbs of the genus Satureja, particularly: Summer savory (Satureja hortensis), an annual herb, used to flavor food Winter savory (Satureja montana), a perennial herb, also used to flavor food, but less …

Savoury food has a salty or spicy flavour rather than a sweet one. Italian cooking is best known for savoury dishes.

They prepared an assortment of both sweet and savory foods. They prepared assorted sweets and savories.

adj. pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma. piquant: a savory jelly. pleasing, attractive, or agreeable. n. Food [Brit.]an aromatic, often spicy course or dish served either as an appetizer or …