Flavor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈflā-vər/ fla·vor

Meaning & Definition of Flavor

Flavor (noun)

  1. the quality of something that affects the sense of taste
  2. a particular type of taste
  3. a good or appealing taste

Flavor (verb)

  1. to give or add flavor to

Flavor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a special quality or impression associated with something

    "a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor"

  2. something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food

    "a dish that incorporates most of the trademark flavors of southeast Asia"

    related: sauce
  3. the property of a substance that can be identified by the sense of taste

    "loved the deep flavor of the native strawberries"

    similar: savor, taste
  4. a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

    "it seems that short skirts are the new flavor of the month"

Flavor (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored

    "try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano"

    similar: lace, savor, season, spice

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Flavor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Flavor:

Near Antonyms of Flavor

Word Forms of Flavor

Inflections: flavored, flavoring

Derived words: flavorful (adjective), flavorfully (adverb), flavorless (adjective), flavorsome (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Flavor

Middle English flavour, modification of Anglo-French flaur, flour, from Vulgar Latin *flator, alteration of Latin flatus breath, act of blowing flatulent

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Flavor

  • Topics: Food & Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions about Flavor

What does "Flavor" mean?

"Flavor" means the quality of something that affects the sense of taste. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the quality of something that affects the sense of taste. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Flavor"?

Other words for "Flavor" include air, ambience, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, halo and karma. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Flavor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Flavor"?

There are 98 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Flavor". Common alternatives include air, ambience, aroma, atmosphere, aura, climate, halo, karma, mood and nimbus.

How do you use "Flavor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Flavor" in a sentence: "a birthday party whose Caribbean decorations gave it a tropical flavor"; "a dish that incorporates most of the trademark flavors of southeast Asia"; "loved the deep flavor of the native strawberries".

Is "Flavor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Flavor" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Flavor"?

"Flavor" is pronounced /ˈflā-vər/ and divided into syllables as fla·vor.

What is the origin of the word "Flavor"?

"Flavor" comes from Middle English flavour, modification of Anglo-French flaur, flour, from Vulgar Latin *flator, alteration of Latin flatus breath, act of blowing flatulent. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Flavor" meaning "a special quality or impression associated with something"?

When "Flavor" (noun) means a special quality or impression associated with something, synonyms include air, ambience, aroma, atmosphere, aura and climate.