noun, often capitalized O&E, often attributive \ËÃ¤p-Ëed\. : an essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinion of the writer and that is written by someone who is not employed by the newspaper or magazine.
The definition of savory is food that is salty or spicy, not sweet, or something that is morally acceptable. 1  A spicy sauce that isn't sweet is an example of a savory sauce. 2  An action that respects common morals is an example of a savory action.
In other cases the term spice is confined to hard or hardened parts of plants that are usually used in a pulverized condition. Condiments are spices or other flavoring substances that have a sharp taste and are usually added to food after it has been cooked. Savory seeds are small fruits or seeds that are used whole.