Savour vs. Savor: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 24, 2023
Savour is the British spelling, while Savor is the American version, meaning to enjoy or appreciate fully.
Which is correct: Savour or Savor
How to spell Savor?
Savour is Incorrect
Savor is Correct
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Key Differences
"Savor" lacks the "u" common in many British spellings.
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Oct 24, 2023
Think of "color" (U.S.) vs. "colour" (U.K.) to recall "savor" (U.S.) vs. "savour" (U.K.).
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American English is often more concise, hence "savor" is shorter.
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Associate "savor" with "favor," another word with similar U.S. and U.K. variations.
Sara Rehman
Oct 24, 2023
Consider the U.S. as cutting out the "u" – both literally and in spelling.
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Savour and Savor Definitions
Savor
Savor denotes a lasting taste or sensation.
The savor of the wine lingered on my palate.
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Oct 08, 2023
Savor
Savor can also refer to the quality that makes something interesting.
The mystery added savor to the tale.
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Oct 08, 2023
Savor
The quality of something that is perceived as taste or smell
"There is little savor in dead men's meat" (Stephen Vincent Benét).
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Savor
A distinctive quality or characteristic
Enjoyed the savors of local life on their trip.
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Savor
To exhibit a specified quality or characteristic; smack
Postures that savored of vanity.
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Savor
To taste or smell, especially with pleasure
Savored each morsel of the feast.
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Savor
To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish
I want to savor this moment of accomplishment.
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Savor
That property of a thing which affects the organs of taste or smell; taste and odor; flavor; relish; scent; as, the savor of an orange or a rose; an ill savor.
I smell sweet savors and I feel soft things.
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Savor
Hence, specific flavor or quality; characteristic property; distinctive temper, tinge, taint, and the like.
Why is not my life a continual joy, and the savor of heaven perpetually upon my spirit?
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Savor
Pleasure; delight; attractiveness.
She shall no savor have therein but lite.
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Savor
To partake of the quality or nature; to indicate the presence or influence; to smack; - with of.
This savors not much of distraction.
I have rejected everything that savors of party.
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Savor
To use the sense of taste.
By sight, hearing, smelling, tasting or savoring, and feeling.
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Savor
To have the flavor or quality of; to indicate the presence of.
That cuts us off from hope, and savors onlyRancor and pride, impatience and despite.
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Savor
To taste or smell with pleasure; to delight in; to relish; to like; to favor.
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Savor
Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in;
She relished her fame and basked in her glory
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Savor
Savor means to taste and enjoy completely.
I want to savor every bite of this dessert.
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Oct 08, 2023
Savor
Savor can also mean a specific taste or smell.
The savor of the soup was reminiscent of grandma's cooking.
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Savor
Savor implies relishing or delighting in an experience or moment.
She savored her moment of victory.
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FAQs
What is the root word of Savor?
The root word is from the Old French "savour."
Sara Rehman
Oct 24, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Savor?
Any conjunction can be used based on context.
Janet White
Oct 24, 2023
Why is it called Savor?
It originates from the Old French "savour" meaning taste or smell.
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Is Savor a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, especially when relating to enjoyment.
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What is the plural form of Savor?
"Savors" when referring to multiple tastes or smells.
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Which article is used with Savor?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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Oct 24, 2023
Is the Savor term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically to describe fully enjoying a non-food experience.
Janet White
Oct 24, 2023
What is the stressed syllable in Savor?
The stress is on the first syllable: "sa."
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Oct 24, 2023
Which determiner is used with Savor?
"The" or "a" can be used depending on the context.
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Oct 24, 2023
Is Savor an abstract noun?
In its sense of a specific quality or experience, it can be.
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How is Savor used in a sentence?
"She took a moment to savor the beautiful sunset."
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Oct 24, 2023
Is Savor a vowel or consonant?
"Savor" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 24, 2023
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