seasoning
noun
sea·son·ing
ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ 
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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Elick recommends making a green pea hummus dip with tahini paste, lemon, and seasonings for a colorful alternative to regular hummus.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Her paella base consists of chicken stock with saffron, onions, and garlic for seasoning.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
In May, Utz voluntarily recalled the potato chip brands because of the risk of salmonella contamination with the dry milk powder used to make seasoning.
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Sarah Jacoby,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The chips were first recalled in May by Utz Quality Foods, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, after the company learned that a seasoning made with dry milk powder supplied by a third-party manufacturer could potentially contain salmonella.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
Her paella base consists of chicken stock with saffron, onions, and garlic for seasoning.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
In May, Utz voluntarily recalled the potato chip brands because of the risk of salmonella contamination with the dry milk powder used to make seasoning.
—
Sarah Jacoby,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The chips were first recalled in May by Utz Quality Foods, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, after the company learned that a seasoning made with dry milk powder supplied by a third-party manufacturer could potentially contain salmonella.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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