noun · neutral
flavour
UK/ˈfleɪvə/US/ˈfleɪvər/FLA·vour
The particular taste and smell of a food or drink, often a combination of sensations.
Examples
“The tea has a subtle smoky flavour.”
“Different cultures value different flavour combinations.”
“I prefer natural flavours to artificial ones.”
Band 8 sentence
“The dish's flavour is balanced; you can detect citrus on the palate without it overpowering the herbs.”
Collocations
- distinct flavour
- artificial flavours
- a hint of flavour
Word family
Common mistakes
This dish has a strong taste of garlic flavour.→This dish has a strong flavour of garlic.
I like the taste of this meal more than the flavour.→I like the flavour of this meal more than its taste.
Say it for a higher band
5taste→6smell→7+flavour
Synonyms
taste
Easily confused
taste
“You can taste the lemon, but the overall flavour is herbal.”
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