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gravy

[ˈɡreɪvi]

gravy Definition

  • 1a sauce made from the juices that come out of meat during cooking, often thickened with flour or cornflour
  • 2money or other benefits received in addition to a regular salary or wage

Using gravy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gravy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The turkey was served with gravy.

  • Example

    I poured the gravy over my mashed potatoes.

  • Example

    He earns a good salary, but the bonuses and stock options are the real gravy.

  • Example

    The company provides free lunches and gym memberships as gravy for its employees.

gravy Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with gravy

  • a situation where someone is making a lot of money without much effort or work

    Example

    Investing in tech stocks has been a gravy train for many people.

  • everything is going well; everything is fine

    Example

    A: How's your day going? B: It's all gravy so far.

  • a small pitcher or container used for serving gravy

    Example

    She passed the gravy boat around the table so everyone could pour some on their food.

Origins of gravy

from Old French 'grava', meaning 'dregs'

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Summary: gravy in Brief

The term 'gravy' [ˈɡreɪvi] refers to a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened with flour or cornflour. It can also mean additional money or benefits received beyond a regular salary, as in 'The bonuses and stock options are the real gravy.' Phrases like 'gravy train' describe a situation where someone is making a lot of money without much effort, while 'all gravy' means everything is going well.

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