gravy

[US]/'greɪvɪ/
[UK]/'ɡrevi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.meat juice or sauce;meat broth used for dishes.

Phrases & Collocations

gravy train

in the gravy

gravy boat

Example Sentences

come to Hollywood and get on to the gravy train.

gravy clotting as it cools;

for a binder try soup, gravy, cream, or what have you.

Banking and financial services produce very high earnings, and a lot of people are trying to get onto the gravy train.

pour gravy over the mashed potatoes

biscuits and gravy are a popular breakfast dish

the gravy was too salty

roast beef with gravy is a classic dish

add a little flour to thicken the gravy

Real-world Examples

But, if you are in a hurry, you may use a prepared gravy.

Source: Hear England

I thought I was a mashed potatoes and I was just eating the gravy.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

We have lots of vegetables and gravy on top.

Source: Elliot teaches British English.

I did, because the gravy was really good.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

OK, now gravy is like a sauce that we serve with meat, and English people love gravy.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's grammar class

Turkey covered with gravy is usually the main course at Thanksgiving.

Source: VOA Special December 2019 Collection

Yes, it's gravy. I spilled it last night.

Source: American Tourist English Conversations

Before today, I had never seen a gravy fountain.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

And you make this, like, nutmeg gravy and rice.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

I like gravy conan.Ok, that's sound weird.

Source: Conan Talk Show

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