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gravy

/ˈɡreɪ.vi/

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noun

/ˈɡreɪ.vi/B1formalculinary
  • ruПикантный соус, приготовленный из соков варёного мяса, часто загущённый мукой или кукурузным крахмалом, обычно подаётся к мясным блюдам.

A savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat, often thickened with flour or cornstarch, typically served with meat dishes.

uncountable

  1. A2formalculinary

    A savory sauce made from the juices of cooked meat, often thickened with flour or cornstarch.

    ruПодливка

    • She poured rich brown gravy over the mashed potatoes.
    • The turkey was served with a side of homemade gravy.
    • He loves to dip his bread in the leftover gravy.

    Synonymssauce

  2. Easy money or profitB2slangamerican

    Money or profit obtained easily, often unexpectedly or with little effort.

    ruЛёгкие деньги

    • The extra commission was pure gravy for the sales team.
    • Winning that bet was just gravy on top of a good day.
    • He considers the bonus as gravy on his regular salary.

    Synonymsbonanzaeasy moneygodsendjackpotwindfall

Forms
  • gravies plural form
  • gravies' possessive plural form
  • gravy's possessive singular form
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