savoring

sa·vor

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sey-ver]
- /ˈseɪ vər/
- /ˈseɪ.vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sey-ver]
- /ˈseɪ vər/

Definitions of savoring word

noun savoring the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell. 1
noun savoring a particular taste or smell. 1
noun savoring distinctive quality or property. 1
noun savoring power to excite or interest. 1
noun savoring Archaic. repute. 1
verb without object savoring to have savor, taste, or odor. 1

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Origin of savoring

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; (noun) Middle English sav(o)ur < Old French savour < Latin sapōrem, accusative of sapor taste, derivative of sapere to taste (cf. sapient); (v.) Middle English sav(o)uren < Old French savourer < Late Latin sapōrāre, derivative of sapor

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Parts of speech for Savoring

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savoring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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