Cool MateFlavour
UK /["/ˈfleɪvə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈfleɪvər/"]/
Definition
how food or drink tastes
In simple words: The taste of food or drink.
Examples
- The ice cream comes in a variety of flavour options, including vanilla and chocolate.
- This dish has a strong garlic flavour that some people really enjoy.
- Artificial flavourings are commonly added to snacks to enhance their taste.
- The brand uses natural fruit flavour to appeal to health-conscious customers.
- Different regions have their own local flavour that reflects their culture.
- The event had a festive flavour, with decorations and music creating a joyful mood.
- His speech added a humorous flavour to the otherwise serious meeting.
Usage notes
Use 'flavour' when discussing food, beverages, and sometimes experiences. More common in British English; American English uses 'flavor'.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'flavor' as a 'flavorful' adventure — a tasty journey for your taste buds!
Collocations
- delicious
- fine
- good
- have
- keep
- retain
- enhancer
- for flavour
- in flavour
- with a flavour
- full of flavour
- delicious
- fine
- good
- have
- keep
- retain
- enhancer
- for flavour
- in flavour
- with a flavour
- full of flavour
- distinctive
- particular
- unique
- have
- acquire
- take on
- with a… flavour
- distinctive
- particular
- unique
- have
- acquire
- take on
- with a… flavour
Synonyms
- taste
- ambience
Antonyms
- bland
- tasteless
- dull
Common mistakes
- Confusing British English 'flavour' with American English 'flavor'.
- Using 'flavour' as a verb; it is only a noun.
- Mispronouncing it, often saying 'flav-or' instead of 'flav-er'.