salivate

verb

UK/ˈsæl.ɪ.veɪt/
US/ˈsæl.ə.veɪt/

Definitions of salivate verb

  1. 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.