Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

curry

[kur-ee, kuhr-ee] / ˈkɜr i, ˈkʌr i /
NOUN
food seasoning
Synonyms


VERB
prepare
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

President Trump has a reputation for trying to curry favor with investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

It did not exist when Peake, who enjoyed bangers and mash and chicken curry in space, was a member.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Both Paramount and Netflix sought to curry favor with the White House, with Paramount winning out.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Behind the scenes, Noem and Lewandowski have attempted to curry favor with Trump and box out rivals, including Homan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

It’s the smell of curry, and the aroma immediately transports me back home.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




Vocabulary lists containing curry