flavour
Also spelled flavor (US spelling)
Flavour (noun) means (British spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink. Example: “The sauce has a lovely tangy flavour.”
noun
1
(British spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
"Flavour was added to the pudding."
"The flavour of this apple pie is delicious."
"The sauce has a lovely tangy flavour."
"What flavour of bubble gum do you enjoy?"
"Which flavour of ice cream would you like, vanilla or mint?"
"Fresh basil gives the soup a bright, peppery flavour."
verb
1
(British spelling) To add taste or seasoning to something.
"The chef flavoured the rice with saffron."
"She flavours her porridge with cinnamon and a little honey."
"The baker flavoured the biscuits with lemon zest."
How to use flavour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe British spelling of "flavor" — same meaning, same word.
UK vs US
British English: "flavour"; American English: "flavor."
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Word forms
- Plural
- flavours
- Third person singular
- flavours
- Past tense
- flavoured
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The sauce has a lovely tangy _____.
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What does “flavour” mean?
The word “flavour” means (British spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink. In plain terms, the British spelling of "flavor" — same meaning, same word.
How do you use “flavour” in a sentence?
Here is “flavour” used in a sentence: “The sauce has a lovely tangy flavour.”
What part of speech is “flavour”?
Depending on how it is used, “flavour” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “flavour” a common word?
“Flavour” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “flavour” have?
“Flavour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (British spelling) The distinct taste of a food or drink.
What is the difference between flavour and flavor?
Flavour and flavor refer to the same thing, the distinct taste of a food or drink, but flavour is the British spelling while flavor is the American spelling. Both spellings are used the same way as a noun or verb depending on the variety of English being written.
When should you use flavour instead of flavor?
Use flavour when writing in British English or for audiences in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and other regions that follow British spelling conventions, and use flavor for American English audiences.
Can flavour be used as a verb?
Yes, flavour can be used as a verb meaning to add taste or seasoning to something, as in 'flavour the sauce with garlic and herbs.'
