salivate
verb
UK/ˈsæl.ɪ.veɪt/
US/ˈsæl.ə.veɪt/
Definitions of salivate verb
- Intransitivebiology
To secrete saliva; to produce an excessive amount of saliva in the mouth.
He began to salivate at the sight of the juicy steak.
I salivate every time I smell the aroma of freshly baked bread.
The dog was salivating while looking at the food on the table.