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 …—
Melissa St. Aude
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
Jerry Shriver
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the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
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Social media may play a role in fueling the demand for spicy condiments.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
The chain is bringing back condiment bars after they were taken away during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and baristas will return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups using Sharpies.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Brooklyn Beckham is jumping into the high-end condiments biz.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Jan. 2025
The chain is bringing back condiment bars after they were taken away during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and baristas will return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups using Sharpies.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condiment. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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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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