1. produces saliva in the mouth
2. shows eager anticipation or desire for something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The dog salivates when it sees food.
• She salivates every time she smells fresh bread baking.
• The patient salivates excessively due to the medication.
• He salivates over the thought of a promotion.
• The critic salivates at the chance to review new restaurants.
• My mouth salivates when I think about chocolate cake.