Gravy (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); "the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
The seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She ladled some gravy from the roast pan over her mashed potatoes and meat.
- A flavorful gravy results when pan-fried chops are browned at high heat with plenty of aromatics.
- Adding flour would turn this light sauce into something altogether heavier than just the juicy meat gravy I desired.
- Always scrape the sides of the roasting pan and capture that dark crust at the bottom – that’s the flavor heart of a perfect homemade beef gravy.
- Rather than simmer down these wonderful roasting pan drippings for beef gravy as instructed in other cookbooks, whisk some additional warm chicken or beef stock.
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Meaning 3
A sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The roast beef was served with a rich, savory gravy that complemented its flavor perfectly.
- She carefully strained the pan drippings to make a smooth, lump-free gravy to serve with the turkey.
- The chef added a little flour to the juices to thicken the gravy and give it a velvety texture.
- The aroma of roasting meat and simmering gravy filled the kitchen, making everyone's mouth water.
- The homemade gravy was a key component of the traditional holiday meal, and everyone looked forward to it.