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.
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Look for containers to house baking supplies, grab-and-go snacks, breakfast items, seasoning mixes, and hard-to-organize spice packets.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
A day after being named to the contest, Heat second-year forward Keshad Johnson was sent to the G League Sioux Falls Skyforce for additional seasoning.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
One live roach crawled on the floor in front of a storage rack with seasoning and cans.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
This limited-time popcorn is generously seasoned with a bold buffalo ranch seasoning that offers a mix of heat and creamy coolness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
A day after being named to the contest, Heat second-year forward Keshad Johnson was sent to the G League Sioux Falls Skyforce for additional seasoning.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
One live roach crawled on the floor in front of a storage rack with seasoning and cans.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
This limited-time popcorn is generously seasoned with a bold buffalo ranch seasoning that offers a mix of heat and creamy coolness.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seasoning
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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