Flavor
/ˈfleɪvər/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe sensory impression of a food or other substance, and the combination of taste, smell, and mouthfeel.
/ˈfleɪvər/
The distinctive taste of something.
The cake was delicious and had a rich chocolate flavor.
💡 Simply: It's how something tastes – like if you eat a chocolate chip cookie, the chocolate chip flavor is delicious!
👶 For kids: The way something tastes! Like how yummy ice cream tastes or how spicy a pepper is.
More Examples
The added spices gave the dish a unique flavor.
I don't like the flavor of olives.
How It's Used
"The chef carefully adjusted the seasoning to enhance the soup's flavor."
"The wine had a complex flavor profile, with notes of oak and fruit."
To give a particular flavor or taste to something; to add flavor to something; to impart a characteristic or distinctive quality.
/ˈfleɪvər/
To give flavor to something.
She flavored the tea with lemon.
💡 Simply: To add some yummy taste! You can flavor your lemonade with lemons, or your soup with herbs!
👶 For kids: To add a special taste to something, like adding sprinkles to your cupcake.
More Examples
The cook flavored the sauce with herbs.
The chef flavored the dish with a hint of spice.
How It's Used
"She flavored the cake batter with vanilla extract."
"His speech was flavored with humor and wit."
Idioms & expressions
flavor of the month
Someone or something that is very popular for a short time.
"That band was the flavor of the month, but they faded quickly."
From Old French *flavour*, from *flairer* ('to smell'), from Vulgar Latin *fragrare* ('to smell sweet').
The word 'flavor' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially referring to a scent or aroma before expanding to include taste.
Memory tip
Imagine a chef adding spices to a dish. The flavor is the resulting taste!