Synonyms for
Gravy
Definition
a sauce made by adding liquid to the fat and juices that come out of cooked meat
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- rich gravy
- thick gravy
- hot gravy
- turkey gravy
- beef gravy
- mushroom gravy
- gravy boat
- smother in gravy
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'gravy' refers to a sauce made from meat juices. Informally, it can refer to something extra or a bonus, often used in phrases like 'it's all gravy'.
Example sentences
- The gravy on the turkey was delicious.
- My mom always makes extra gravy for Thanksgiving.
- I like to put gravy on my biscuits.
- The gravy boat was empty.
- The chef made a special gravy for the roast beef.
Quotes
'Gravy is the simplest, tastiest, most memory-laden dish I know how to make: a little flour, salt and pepper, crispy bits of whatever meat anchored the meal, a couple of cups of water or milk and slow stirring to break up lumps.' - John Grisham
'I just love food, especially my mom's Lebanese cooking. Hummus, tabouli, lamb-stuffed grape leaves, spanakopita, baba ghanoush - I could eat these every day for the rest of my life! I also love to cook, so I'm always looking for new spices to try out in my recipes. Sumac is one I've been experimenting with lately, especially in my gravy.' - Jenna Ushkowitz
'I love to cook comfort food. I'll make fish and vegetables or meat and vegetables and potatoes or rice or pasta. The ritual of it is fun for me, and the creativity of it.' - John Lithgow