Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Savory /(-y̆)/ · Sa·vor·y · IPA /ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/ a. n. 01 a. Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell. 1. Pleasing to the organs of taste or smell. “The chewing flocks Had ta'en their supper on the savory herb.” — Milton. 02 n. An aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; -- also called summer savory. 1. An aromatic labiate plant (Satureia hortensis), much used in cooking; -- also called summer savory.(Bot.) Also: summer savory