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.
2. Food eaten between meals. intr.v. snacked, snackÂ·ing, snacks. 1. To eat a hurried or light meal: She had meetings all day but managed to snack in lieu of lunch. 2. To eat food between meals: She snacked during the baseball game.