seasoning
noun
sea·son·ing
ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ 
ˈsēz-niŋ
plural seasonings
: something that serves to season
especially
: an ingredient or mixture of ingredients added to a dish to enhance or add to its flavor
salt, pepper, and other seasonings
a garlic and herb seasoning
… fish … coated in Cajun seasoning for an extra kick. —
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Examples of seasoning in a Sentence
My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano.
Add some seasoning to the marinade.
The soup needs more seasoning.
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In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, Italian seasoning and remaining salt.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
The Challenges of a Comeback Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi's founder, has secured the rights to the restaurant name from Hormel Foods, which has maintained the brand through grocery store products like salsas and seasonings.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Shatteringly-crisp breading and tender meat are non-negotiables, but chefs also love to experiment with creative seasonings, international ingredients, and varying levels of heat.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
The Challenges of a Comeback Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi's founder, has secured the rights to the restaurant name from Hormel Foods, which has maintained the brand through grocery store products like salsas and seasonings.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Shatteringly-crisp breading and tender meat are non-negotiables, but chefs also love to experiment with creative seasonings, international ingredients, and varying levels of heat.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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