Looking for the meaning of the word SALIVATING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SALIVATING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Salivate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin salivat- ‘(having) produced saliva’, from the verb salivare, from saliva (see saliva)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsalɪveɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food
Short Definition:secrete saliva
Examples:- the delicious aroma of rich stews made us salivate
Definition:
display great relish at the sight or prospect of something
Short Definition:display great relish at sight or prospect of something
Examples:- I was fairly salivating at the prospect of a $10 million loan
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