variants
or less commonly savour
1
: the taste or smell of something
2
: a particular flavor or smell
3
: a distinctive quality
variants
or less commonly savour
savored also savoured; savoring also savouring
ˈsā-vər-iŋ 
ˈsāv-riŋ
: to have a specified smell or quality : smack
1
: to give flavor to : season
Examples of savor in a Sentence
Noun
Without her love, life has lost its savor for me.
a gourmet who can identify the ingredients in any dish solely by their savor
Verb
He savored the aroma of the baking pies.
They savored every last morsel of food.
She was just savoring the moment.
The team is still savoring its victory.
He savored the memories of his vacation.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Ruff is savoring the final weeks of her high school career and her last go-round as a dual-sport competitor.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the experience slowly, savoring the glasses of wine and light bites that come with the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Which, of course, has been a problem all along in a league that savors a race to the bottom.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Ruff is savoring the final weeks of her high school career and her last go-round as a dual-sport competitor.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the experience slowly, savoring the glasses of wine and light bites that come with the experience.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Savor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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savor
2 of 2 verb
savored; savoring
ˈsāv-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to have a specified smell or quality
2
: to give flavor to
3
: to taste or smell with pleasure : relish
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