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
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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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
There’s a third kid involved in the story called Oliver, played with macabre relish by Jonah Wren Phillips.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Other teams look past their accomplishments and aren’t able to relish in each other’s success.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Each game, three random fans are selected to represent either ketchup, mustard or relish and try to finish the race in first place, running from the opposing team’s dugout to first base.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
There’s a third kid involved in the story called Oliver, played with macabre relish by Jonah Wren Phillips.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Verb
Francis relished being a team captain and Apopka’s leader from the most important position in the game.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Other teams look past their accomplishments and aren’t able to relish in each other’s success.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Relish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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