flavoring

noun

fla·​vor·​ing ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce flavoring (audio)
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Examples of flavoring in a Sentence

We used ginger and other natural flavorings. soup made with beef flavoring
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The coffee influence comes from barrel finishing rather than direct flavoring or infusion, placing the rum on the cusp between barrel-finished and flavored rums. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026 Dr Pepper has a subtle flavoring of 23 spices, which is perfect for a sheet cake topped with chocolate frosting and pecans. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flavoring was in 1845

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flavoring. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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