noun, often capitalized O&E, often attributive \ËÃ¤p-Ëed\. : an essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinion of the writer and that is written by someone who is not employed by the newspaper or magazine.
The definition of savory is food that is salty or spicy, not sweet, or something that is morally acceptable. 1  A spicy sauce that isn't sweet is an example of a savory sauce. 2  An action that respects common morals is an example of a savory action.
Meaning: Either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family. Classified under: Nouns denoting foods and drinks. Synonyms: savoury; savory. Hypernyms (savoury is a kind of...): herb (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of savoury): summer savory; summer savoury (herb with delicately flavored leaves with many uses) winter savory; winter savoury (resinous leaves used in stews and stuffings and meat loaf)