gravy

UK
/ˈɡreɪ.vi/
US
/ˈɡreɪ.vi/

Translations

gravynoun
gravies
pl
sauceau sens culinaire, surtout la sauce de viande
She poured the rich, brown gravy over the mashed potatoes.
Elle a versé la sauce brune et onctueuse sur la purée de pommes de terre.
bonusfamilier, au sens de bénéfice supplémentaire ou inattendu
The bonus at the end of the year was pure gravy for the employees.
La prime de fin d’année était un vrai bonus pour les employés.
gravyadjective
UK
/ˈɡreɪ.vi/
US
/ˈɡreɪ.vi/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "gravy boat").
Additional translations
sauceemploi attributif, en parlant d’un récipient ou d’un usage pour la sauce

Definitions

gravynoun
A sauce made from the juices of cooked meat, often thickened with flour.
She poured the rich, brown gravy over the mashed potatoes.
Something additional or unexpected that is considered beneficial.
The bonus at the end of the year was pure gravy for the employees.
gravyadjective
Relating to gravy or used for serving gravy (used attributively before another noun).
He bought a new gravy boat for Thanksgiving dinner.