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flavors

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɫeɪvɝz// fla·vors

n. the particular taste of a food or drink in your mouth. It is the combination of how something smells and how it tastes.

n. the distinctive taste of a food or drink, resulting from the combination of gustatory and olfactory sensations. Often used figuratively to describe a particular quality or variety of something.


SIMPLE

This ice cream comes in many different flavors.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef added fresh basil to the sauce to enhance its natural herbal flavors.

COMPLEX

While the base of the dish remains consistent, the chef introduces subtle regional flavors through a rotating selection of imported spices and locally sourced oils.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general quality of taste; countable when referring to specific varieties or types.

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