plural gravies
1
: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2
a
: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
with expenses now paid, future money is pure gravy—
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b
: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3
Examples of gravy in a Sentence
The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy.
order a large serving of fries with extra gravy
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This type of Scotch brings a bit of earthiness and smoke that adds interest to the richness of the potatoes and gravy.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The entrees are turkey with gravy and corn bread stuffing, prime rib, and plank-roasted salmon.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Transfer turkey to a cutting board; reserve drippings for gravy.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Campbell’s complete State of the Sides Report is full of Thanksgiving facts and figures that make for a lively discussion over turkey and gravy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The entrees are turkey with gravy and corn bread stuffing, prime rib, and plank-roasted salmon.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Transfer turkey to a cutting board; reserve drippings for gravy.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Campbell’s complete State of the Sides Report is full of Thanksgiving facts and figures that make for a lively discussion over turkey and gravy.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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gravy
noun
gra·vy
ˈgrā-vē 
plural gravies
1
: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2
: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
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