savory food
nounUK /ˈseɪvəri fuːd/
US /ˈseɪvəri fuːd/
Savory food is food that tastes salty or spicy, not sweet.
My mom made savory food for dinner, like rice and chicken.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Food that is pleasing to the taste or smell.
The bakery filled the street with savory food smells.
3. A small salty snack served before a meal.
We nibbled on savory foods while waiting for dinner.
4. Food that is morally wholesome or respectable in a figurative sense.
The old diner was known for honest, savory food.