seasoning

noun

sea·​son·​ing ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ How to pronounce seasoning (audio)
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. Helen Freund

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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Part of the appeal of gravy is that there is no official recipe – the choice of meat, seasonings, vegetables and cooking time is different for each chef and is largely based on one's personal taste or what is available at the time of cooking. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 Add-ons, barbecue sauces and seasonings are available. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024 The filing details the company's focus on the production and marketing of seasonings, with a current market limited to Armenia. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 We are seemingly headed toward more civil war at Survivor Series between the new and old regimes, with a sprinkle of Sami Zayn for more seasoning. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seasoning 

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seasoning was in 1580

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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

seasoning

noun
sea·​son·​ing
ˈsēz-niŋ,
-ᵊn-iŋ
: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons

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