savories

noun

variants or chiefly British savouries
plural of savory
as in herbs

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  1. herbs
  2. spices
  3. condiments
Noun
  • Surrounded by its own garden, the restaurant builds much of its menu upon a base of herbs and vegetables, like kale and carrots harvested mere steps from the open-concept kitchen.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • If garlic or onions regularly leave you smelling off, Cleveland Clinic suggests using them sparingly or swapping in herbs and spices.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of herbs
Noun
  • Heavy garlic and spices can seep into sweat, so the brand recommends fresher meals built around fruits and vegetables.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of spices
Noun
  • Like all of the burrito-centric businesses popping up around Los Angeles, Pulido offers an impressive array of salsa and condiments to drizzle or dunk in.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Founded in 1998, Mitsuwa Market offers an array of authentic Japanese ingredients, including high-grade rice, miso, seaweed, snacks and condiments.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of condiments
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“Savories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savories. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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