ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrē-dē-ənt 
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture : constituent
ingredient
adjective
Examples of ingredient in a Sentence
He uses only the finest ingredients in his cooking.
the ingredients of a salad
the ingredients in the soap
Honesty is an essential ingredient of a successful marriage.
The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
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So mascaras with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, and formulated without drying alcohol or irritants like parabens, will be your new go-tos.
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Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
That abundance is on full display at the hotel’s six restaurants and bars, which source the large majority of ingredients from the surrounding areas.
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The chefs who met working at Michelin three-star Addison by William Bradley aim to explore the cuisines from all of China’s 35 provinces, while also updating their menu with new seasonal ingredients every few weeks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
What ties the restaurants together is their commitment to unfussy flavors and fresh ingredients, mostly sourced from the hotel's adjoining organic farm.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Shalwah Evans, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
That abundance is on full display at the hotel’s six restaurants and bars, which source the large majority of ingredients from the surrounding areas.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
The chefs who met working at Michelin three-star Addison by William Bradley aim to explore the cuisines from all of China’s 35 provinces, while also updating their menu with new seasonal ingredients every few weeks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
What ties the restaurants together is their commitment to unfussy flavors and fresh ingredients, mostly sourced from the hotel's adjoining organic farm.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Ingredient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingredient. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: one of the substances that make up a mixture
ingredients of a salad
Medical Definition
ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture
formula which will have just about the same ingredients as mother's milk—Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
ingredient
adjective
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