1
: characteristic flavor
especially
: pleasing or zestful flavor
2
: a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : trace
3
a
: enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires
eat with great relish
b
: a strong liking : inclination
has little relish for sports
4
a
: something adding a zestful flavor
especially
: a condiment (as of pickles or green tomatoes) eaten with other food to add flavor
b
relished; relishing; relishes
1
: to add relish to
2
: to be pleased or gratified by : enjoy
3
: to eat or drink with pleasure
4
: to appreciate with taste and discernment
: to have a characteristic or pleasing taste
Synonyms
Examples of relish in a Sentence
Noun
I like to eat hot dogs with mustard and relish.
She plays the role with great relish.
He took particular relish in pointing out my error.
Verb
I relish traveling to new places.
I don't relish the idea of working late tonight.
He relishes the chance to compete again.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Since the property changed hands, its sole restaurant, 18 Restaurant & Bar, has become more markedly gourmet with fare like scallops dusted with seaweed crumbs, smoked trout under cucumber and vermouth relish, and venison enlivened by juniper jus and pickled berries.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Some employees might relish being once again in an office.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Abbott dives into the role with complete relish and succeeds for the most part, as does Garner, such a good actress, who too often has to just look horrified.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
Since the property changed hands, its sole restaurant, 18 Restaurant & Bar, has become more markedly gourmet with fare like scallops dusted with seaweed crumbs, smoked trout under cucumber and vermouth relish, and venison enlivened by juniper jus and pickled berries.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Despite his tender age, Endrick relishes the physical side of the game.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Some employees might relish being once again in an office.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relish. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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