Meaning & Definition
noun
A condiment or sauce used to add flavor, especially to meats or other dishes.
He added a spoonful of pickle relish to his hot dog.
Great enjoyment or pleasure.
She listened to the music with great relish.
verb
To enjoy greatly.
He relished every moment of his vacation.
To take pleasure in or to appreciate something fully.
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Etymology
Middle French 'releschier', from Latin 'relicere', meaning 'to leave behind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in relish:
with great enjoyment
savor the relish:
to fully enjoy the flavor or experience
relish the moment:
to take great pleasure in the current experience
Slang Meanings
To take pleasure in something.
He really relishes the time spent with friends.
To enjoy or appreciate something a lot.
She relished her promotion at work.