flavor
word
/ˈfɫeɪvɝ/
FLAY-vur
/flˈeɪvɐ/
FLAY-vuh
Definition
The unique taste of a food or drink, or a particular type of that taste.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly for food and drink, both as a noun ('the flavor of ice cream') and in phrases like 'add flavor'. In American English, always spelled 'flavor'; in British English, 'flavour.' Can also mean a 'hint' or 'character' of something in a figurative way (e.g., a flavor of the month). Common collocations: 'rich flavor', 'full of flavor', 'artificial flavor'.
Spanish: saborPortuguese (BR): saborPortuguese (PT): saborChinese (Simplified): 味道Chinese (Traditional): 味道Hindi: स्वादArabic: نكهةBengali: স্বাদ - ফ্লেভারRussian: вкусJapanese: フレーバー - 味Vietnamese: hương vịKorean: 맛 - 풍미Turkish: lezzetUrdu: ذائقہIndonesian: rasa - cita rasa
Example Sentences
Vanilla is my favorite ice cream flavor.
basic
I don't like the flavor of this drink.
basic
The new chips come in a barbecue flavor.
natural
The sauce really brings out the flavor of the meat.
natural
Everyone at the table picked a different flavor of pizza.
natural
This soup has a spicy flavor.
basic