relish

food

1. C2CountableUncountable

   a type of condiment, often a sauce or paste, used to enhance the flavor of food.

   • This restaurant offers a variety of homemade relishes.

   • This relish has a strong flavor that goes well with grilled meats.

   • I like to add pickle relish to my hot dog.

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emotion

1. C2Uncountableformal

   the enjoyment or pleasure derived from something.

   • She found relish in the quiet moments of walking through the countryside.

   • He gets great relish from reading historical books.

   • They derived real relish from the successful collaborative project.

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1. C2Transitive

   to enjoy something greatly; to find pleasure in.

   • She relishes the freedom of traveling alone.

   • He always relishes spending time in his garden.

   • I relish a morning run.

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2. Transitive

   to anticipate something with pleasure; to look forward to.

   • He is relishing the prospect of his vacation at the beach.

   • We're relishing the chance to meet with old friends.

   • She is relishing the idea of spending a month in Paris.