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.
Recent Examples on the Web
When flipped, the gravity sensor activates the grinder and dispenses the seasoning.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Morier uses a mix of vital wheat gluten, beans, seasonings, legumes and other items for Cosmic Bird’s chicken items.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Smart speakers know how to use pauses like a Southern cook, who uses seasoning, heavy on pauses, and lets the key points simmer and sink in.
—Shanita Akintonde, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The company tracked price changes for the following food categories: snacks, baked goods, beverages, baby food, baby formula, cereal, cookies, crackers, meal solutions, grains/beans/pasta, baking, seasonings, sauces, candy, fruits, vegetables, condiments, dressings and pet food.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024
Morier uses a mix of vital wheat gluten, beans, seasonings, legumes and other items for Cosmic Bird’s chicken items.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
Smart speakers know how to use pauses like a Southern cook, who uses seasoning, heavy on pauses, and lets the key points simmer and sink in.
—Shanita Akintonde, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
The company tracked price changes for the following food categories: snacks, baked goods, beverages, baby food, baby formula, cereal, cookies, crackers, meal solutions, grains/beans/pasta, baking, seasonings, sauces, candy, fruits, vegetables, condiments, dressings and pet food.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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