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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The best part is choosing the seasoning: butter, garlic, sesame seed, Cajun, Romano or turbo crust. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025 However, while the old Academy loved to reward an ingénue in Best Actress, new members seem to prefer performers with a little more seasoning. Nate Jones, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025 Is there a bottle of Beau Monde seasoning sitting in your pantry? Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025 Most impressive were the tenders — served extra hot and in a thick coat of spicy seasoning, the meat was juicy and delicious, complemented by the rich, zesty black garlic. Meira Gebel, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

seasoning

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

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