flavor

flavor — noun

1. the American way of writing the word 'flavour', used in the United States instea

1.名詞A1
釋義

the American way of writing the word 'flavour', used in the United States instead of the British spelling

例句

The word "flavor" is the American spelling of the British word "flavour."

US vs UK spelling difference

In her essay, Apinya used the US spelling "flavor" instead of "flavour."

用法筆記

This sense is only about the written form. The meaning of 'flavor' and 'flavour' is the same — only the spelling differs by country.

2. the particular quality of a food or drink that you notice when you put it in you

2.名詞A1
釋義

the particular quality of a food or drink that you notice when you put it in your mouth, such as sweetness, saltiness, or a fruity taste

例句

This ice cream has a rich chocolate flavor that melts on your tongue.

collocation: rich + flavor

The soup needs more salt to bring out its natural flavor.

verb phrase: bring out + flavor

同義詞
  • taste

    the most general word for what you notice in your mouth; 'flavor' adds a sense of combination of taste and smell

  • savor

    a pleasant, rich flavor, often one you enjoy slowly; more literary than 'flavor'

  • tang

    a sharp, strong flavor, like lemon or ginger; narrower than 'flavor'

反義詞
  • blandness

    lack of flavor; when food has no noticeable taste

常見錯誤

❌The flavor of this soup is very smelling.
✅The flavor of this soup is very rich.
💡'flavor' refers to taste, not smell, though the two senses work together.
❌This drink has a strong flavor of strawberry.
✅This drink has a strong strawberry flavor.
💡In natural English, the fruit name often comes before 'flavor' as a compound noun.

3. a quality or atmosphere that makes a place, event, or work of art feel special a

3.名詞B2
釋義

a quality or atmosphere that makes a place, event, or work of art feel special and different from others of the same kind

例句

The old town square has a unique flavor that attracts many visitors.

figurative: unique + flavor

Tamar's music combines jazz and folk for an interesting new flavor.

同義詞
  • character

    focuses on what makes something distinct; 'flavor' suggests a lighter, more atmospheric quality

  • atmosphere

    the general mood of a place; more direct than 'flavor' when describing physical spaces

  • feel

    informal; the impression something gives you; 'flavor' is slightly more literary

flavor — verb