flavor

/ˈfleɪvə/noun

The particular taste of a food or drink, often blended with its smell.

Example sentence

“The soup has a rich, smoky flavor.”

Also means a general character or variety: 'a European flavor', 'several flavors of the same idea'. British English spells it 'flavour'.

Related words

appetiteThe desire to eat or drink.tasteThe sense the tongue uses to detect flavors, or the flavor a food or drink produces.ingredientOne of the things, especially foods, that are combined to make a mixture.bakeTo prepare food by cooking it with dry heat inside an oven.beverageAny drink, such as coffee, tea, juice, milk, or a soft drink, though usually not plain water.kitchenThe room in a home or building where meals are prepared.