gravy

gra-vy · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A sauce made from meat juices, typically served with roasted meat.

  2. 2.

    Easy money or profit obtained with little effort (slang).

Forms

plural: gravies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gravy train — a situation in which someone earns money easily
  • •
    gravy boat — a container for serving gravy at the table
  • •
    it's all gravy — everything is good; no problems

Related words

See also: broth, drippings, sauce
Synonyms: drippings, sauce

Etymology

From Old French gravé, possibly related to grain or from grané ("properly prepared"), referring to the seasoning of the sauce.