Gravy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪvi/

Definitions of gravy

noun a sauce made from meat juices, usually thickened with flour or cornstarch

Example Sentences

A1 I like to put gravy on my mashed potatoes.

A2 The gravy was thick and flavorful.

B1 The chef made a delicious gravy to accompany the roast beef.

B2 The gravy boat was passed around the table during dinner.

C1 The secret to a good gravy is to slowly simmer the drippings with flour.

C2 The gravy was so rich and savory, it stole the show at the dinner party.

Examples of gravy in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a rich and flavorful gravy to accompany the roast beef.

informal I love pouring extra gravy on my mashed potatoes.

slang This gravy is lit, I can't get enough of it!

figurative His success in the stock market was like gravy on top of his already impressive career.

Grammatical Forms of gravy

• past tense: graved
• plural: gravies
• comparative: gravier
• superlative: gravest
• present tense: gravy
• future tense: will gravy
• perfect tense: have graved
• continuous tense: is graving
• singular: gravy
• positive degree: gravy
• infinitive: to gravy
• gerund: graving
• participle: graved

Origin and Evolution of gravy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gravy' originated from the Old French word 'grane', meaning 'sauce' or 'stew'. It was used to refer to the juices that come from cooking meat.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gravy' evolved to specifically refer to a sauce made from the juices of cooked meat. It is now commonly used to describe any type of sauce or liquid that is served with food to add flavor and moisture.