condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt 
plural condiments
: something (such as a seasoning, sauce, garnish, or topping) that is added to food usually after the food is prepared and that enhances or adds to its flavor
Mustard is a top-selling condiment, and although ketchup and mayonnaise consistently outrank it in popularity worldwide, more than 700 million pounds of mustard are sold every year …—
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Melissa St. AudeThen he presents … a bowl of creamy potatoes and a tray of six condiments, including pesto, horseradish, sea salt, red pepper sauce, raisin sauce and garlicky mayonnaise.—Jerry Shriver
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Examples of condiment in a Sentence
the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
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The burrito comes with a new Caliente Sauce, a spicy condiment that combines red pepper, red jalapeno pepper and ghost chile pepper.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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When eating out, ask for your food to be made without extra salt and for sauces, condiments, gravies, and dressings to be served on the side.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The secret to the juiciest turkey ever may be your favorite sandwich condiment.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Top-tier speciality ingredients: Essential spice mixes, condiments, sauces, and more—all Bon Appétit–approved.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024
When eating out, ask for your food to be made without extra salt and for sauces, condiments, gravies, and dressings to be served on the side.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The secret to the juiciest turkey ever may be your favorite sandwich condiment.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condiment. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt
: something used to give food a good taste
especially
: a tangy seasoning
Medical Definition
condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially
: a pungent seasoning
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