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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In the first, whisk together the flour and Cajun seasoning.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
For a simple preparation, lightly toast the chickpeas on the stovetop or in the oven with your favorite seasonings and a drizzle of olive oil, Pasquariello suggests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Cajun seasoning and Creole mustard upgrade this perfectly balanced potato salad.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The obvious place to use this seasoning salt is on meat, fish, or vegetables such as roasted potato wedges.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
For a simple preparation, lightly toast the chickpeas on the stovetop or in the oven with your favorite seasonings and a drizzle of olive oil, Pasquariello suggests.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Cajun seasoning and Creole mustard upgrade this perfectly balanced potato salad.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The obvious place to use this seasoning salt is on meat, fish, or vegetables such as roasted potato wedges.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 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 24 May. 2026.
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