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. —
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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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Slayton enjoys it like mango, sprinkled with Tajín seasoning and a squeeze of lime juice.
—Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Ranch seasoning brings the savory flavor, and a drizzle of sriracha will satisfy spice lovers.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Toppings such as spices, seasonings, condiments and sauces have climbed almost 4%.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2026
This dip is peak summer, thanks to Old Bay seasoning, sweet corn, and roasted green chiles.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
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Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Ranch seasoning brings the savory flavor, and a drizzle of sriracha will satisfy spice lovers.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Toppings such as spices, seasonings, condiments and sauces have climbed almost 4%.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2026
This dip is peak summer, thanks to Old Bay seasoning, sweet corn, and roasted green chiles.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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