Flavour

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

British standard spelling of flavor..

Example Sentences

The flavour of this apple pie is delicious.

Flavour was added to the pudding.

What flavour of bubble gum do you enjoy?

The flavour of an experience.

Debian is one flavour of the Linux operating system.

Although surprisingly moist, thanks to the stock (indeed, the contrast between the crisp exterior and the squidgy middle is horribly moreish), the combination of parsley, garlic and breadcrumbs reminds me of a very fancy loaf of garlic bread – and all but overpowers the sweet flavour of the cashews. […] The nuts are reduced to a mere scattering of toasted cashews and flaked almonds and, although the combination of flavours is a good one, it's more of a warm salad than a nut roast – and not one that would be happy on the same plate as many of the usual Christmas accompaniments.

Ciaotou Sugar Factory (橋頭糖廠, Qiáotóu Tángchǎng) Ciaotou consists of a defunct factory (which you can walk into, and explore the old mechanisms and vats) and an old village that retains most of its early-20th-century flavour.

The journey is worth an article in itself, but all I can give is a flavour of a railway which traverses a bleak but dramatic coastline that's regularly battered by the elements - especially around Parton, where the line is constantly threatened by the sea.

Synonyms for flavour

Antonyms for flavour

Related Words

Word Forms

• flavours
• flavor
• flavouring
• flavoured

Usage Notes

Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.

Practice and Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions