GRAVY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word gravy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GRAVY
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| broth | nounn | |||||||
noun • liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces • a thin soup of meat or fish or vegetable stock | ||||||||
| condiment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment | ||||||||
| dressing | nounn | |||||||
noun • savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type • a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables • making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure • a cloth covering for a wound or sore • processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather • the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes • the act of applying a bandage | ||||||||
| sauce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food verb • behave saucily or impudently towards • dress (food) with a relish • add zest or flavor to, make more interesting | ||||||||
| jus | nounn | |||||||
noun • The juices given off as meat is cooked. • A lightly-reduced gravy or stock made from jus. | ||||||||
| bonanza | nounn | |||||||
noun • an especially rich vein of precious ore • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||||
| boom | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deep prolonged loud noise • a state of economic prosperity • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) • a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set • any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring verb • make a resonant sound, like artillery • hit with great force • be the case that thunder is being heard • make a deep hollow sound • grow vigorously | ||||||||
| bunce | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||||
| godsend | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||||
| windfall | nounn | |||||||
noun • fruit that has fallen from the tree • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||||
| gold rush | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) • a large migration of people to a newly discovered gold field | ||||||||
| manna from heaven | nounn | |||||||
noun • (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | ||||||||
| pan gravy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added | ||||||||
