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.

—Helen Freund

Synonyms

• flavor
• flavoring
• spice

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

Last year, Siete Family Foods, the corn-free chip maker that expanded into seasonings and hot sauce, was acquired by PepsiCo for $1.2 billion, or more than four times sales. —Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

Scrape the dressing into a serving bowl, add the cheese and taste for seasoning, adding a little salt if desired. —Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025

Expect items such as guacamole, breads, bubble tea, pickles, seafood, coffee, seasonings, soups, teas, honey, waffles, cheeses and smoothies. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025

If your pickle brine has garlic and herbs in it, don’t be afraid to incorporate those for some extra, extra seasoning. —Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

seasoning

noun

sea·​son·​ing

ˈsēz-niŋ,

-ᵊn-iŋ

: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons