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gravy vs sauce

sauce vs gravy

gravy and sauce both are nouns.

gravy is not a verb while sauce is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gravy Yes No No No
sauce Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sauce is a hypernym of gravy; that is, sauce is a word with a broader meaning than gravy:
  • gravy: a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
  • sauce: flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
gravy (noun) sauce (noun)
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added
a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
gravy (verb) sauce (verb)
add zest or flavor to, make more interesting
dress (food) with a relish
behave saucily or impudently towards
Difference between gravy and sauce

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