Gravy

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪvi

Origin

From Middle English greavie; probably from greaves, graves, the sediment of melted tallow, from Old French. See greaves.

Full definition of gravy

Noun

1. (uncountable) A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked.
2. (countable) A type of gravy.
3. (uncountable, Italian-American) Sauce used for pasta.
4. (uncountable) Unearned gain.
5. (uncountable) Extra benefit.The first thousand tickets and the concessions cover the venue and the band. The rest is gravy.

Derived terms

• good gravy
• gravy boat
• gravy train