plural gravies
1
: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2
a
: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
with expenses now paid, future money is pure gravy—
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b
: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3
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The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy.
order a large serving of fries with extra gravy
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For a hearty meal, try the supreme omelet or the biscuits and gravy.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Forno Osteria + Bar Forno Osteria + Bar will host a Mother's Day brunch buffet at both locations, featuring a carving station, biscuits and gravy, Forno's Famous Pancakes and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Also, avocado toast, French toast, veggie omelet, biscuits and gravy, savory crepe, liege waffle, classic Benedict, cornmeal pancakes, smoked salmon and more.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Expect hearty breakfast entrees, like homemade biscuits and sausage gravy or pancakes, or come for lunch or dinner and order the hushpuppies and crab cakes.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
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Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Forno Osteria + Bar Forno Osteria + Bar will host a Mother's Day brunch buffet at both locations, featuring a carving station, biscuits and gravy, Forno's Famous Pancakes and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Also, avocado toast, French toast, veggie omelet, biscuits and gravy, savory crepe, liege waffle, classic Benedict, cornmeal pancakes, smoked salmon and more.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Expect hearty breakfast entrees, like homemade biscuits and sausage gravy or pancakes, or come for lunch or dinner and order the hushpuppies and crab cakes.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for gravy
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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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gravy
noun
gra·vy
ˈgrā-vē 
plural gravies
1
: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2
: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
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