What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
savoured
Example
She savoured every bite of the delicious chocolate cake. [savoured: verb]
Example
He savoured the moment of victory, savoring the feeling of accomplishment. [savoured: gerund or present participle]
savor
Example
I always savor the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. [savor: verb]
Example
She took a moment to savor the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. [savor: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Savor is more commonly used than savour in American English, while savour is more common in British English. However, both words are used relatively infrequently in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between savoured and savor?
Both savour and savor can be used in formal or informal contexts, but savour may have a slightly more formal connotation due to its association with British English.
