flavor
pronunciation
How to pronounce flavor in British English:
UK [ˈfleɪvə]
How to pronounce flavor in American English:
US [ˈfleɪvər]
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- Noun:
- the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
- the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- (physics) the kinds of quarks and antiquarks
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- Verb:
- lend flavor to
Word Origin
- flavor (n.)
- c. 1300, "a smell, odor" (usually a pleasing one), from Old French flaor "smell, odor; action of smelling, sense of smell," probably from Vulgar Latin flator "odor," literally "that which blows," in classical Latin "blower," from flare "to blow, puff," which is cognate with Old English blawan (see blow (v.1)). "Not common before Milton's time" [Century Dictionary], and it is not clear what exactly Milton meant when he used it. The same Vulgar Latin source produced Old Italian fiatore "a bad odor." Sense of "taste, savor" is 1690s, perhaps 1670s; originally "the element in taste which depends on the sense of smell." The -v- in the English word is euphonic or perhaps from influence of savor. Flavor-of-the-month is from 1946 (originally of ice cream).
- flavor (v.)
- 1540s, "communicate a distinctive quality to," from flavor (n.). Meaning "add a flavoring substance to" is from 1740. Earliest use was now-obsolete sense of "to smell" (early 15c.). Related: Flavored; flavoring.
Example
- 1. Top with raspberries for added antioxidants and a tart flavor .
- 2. You know we 're always up for unique flavor combos .
- 3. Those with no self-control opted for flavor .
- 4. And steam , says simpson , is an enemy of browning , which locks in flavor and juices .
- 5. Add a twist of lemon or lime to add a bit of natural flavor .