umami

Meaning

One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

Synonyms

rich

🤑

savory

umame

Pronounced as (IPA)

/uˈmɑːmi/

Etymology

From Japanese 旨味, うまみ (umami), from 旨い (umai, “delicious”), which describes the quality of a pleasant, savory taste.