flavor
13 synonyms and 1 antonym for flavor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
(American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
“I prefer the strawberry flavor to the chocolate one.”
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How to use flavor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
add flavor
burst of flavor
local flavor
Etymology
From Old French flaour ("smell, odour"), from Latin flare ("to blow"). It originally referred mainly to smell before shifting to mean taste.
Full origin of flavor →Frequently asked questions
What does “flavor” mean?
The word “flavor” means (American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink. In plain terms, the taste of something, or more broadly, the general character or feel of something.
How do you pronounce “flavor”?
“Flavor” is pronounced FLAY-vuh (/ˈfleɪvɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flavor” in a sentence?
Here is “flavor” used in a sentence: “The soup had a rich, smoky flavor.”
What part of speech is “flavor”?
Depending on how it is used, “flavor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “flavor” come from?
The word “flavor” comes from Latin. From Old French flaour ("smell, odour"), from Latin flare ("to blow"). It originally referred mainly to smell before shifting to mean taste.
Is “flavor” a common word?
“Flavor” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “flavor” have?
“Flavor” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (American spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
What is the difference between flavor and flavour?
Flavor is the American spelling and flavour is the British spelling of the same word, with no difference in meaning. Use flavor for American audiences and flavour in the UK, Australia, and most other Commonwealth countries.
What is the difference between flavor and taste?
Taste refers to the basic sensations the tongue detects, such as sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, while flavor is the overall impression of a food, combining taste with aroma. That is why food seems to lose much of its flavor when your nose is blocked.
