seasonings

noun

plural of seasoning
1
as in flavors
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food the stew was too bland before they added the seasoning

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2
as in condiments
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food she thinks salt is the ideal seasoning for all batter-fried foods

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Recent Examples of seasonings That one has a mixture of cream cheese and some other seasonings. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the dressing and seasonings. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Elick recommends making a green pea hummus dip with tahini paste, lemon, and seasonings for a colorful alternative to regular hummus. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 The headcheese items, which are ready-to-eat pork deli meat products consisting of meat and seasonings packed in a loaf or jelly-style product, per the alert, come in various weight packages and were packed or sliced in retail delis. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 The resulting pan drippings get a boost from seasonings like garlic, paprika, Worcestershire, and chipotle chile in adobo. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Our 25-minute recipe is just a starting point; try one of our variations or experiment with seasonings. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 June 2026 Experiment with different types of seasonings beyond just salt and pepper. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026 Feel free to play with the seasonings. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasonings
  1. flavors
  2. condiments
  3. flavorings
  4. spices
  5. sauces
  6. herbs
Noun
  • Serve up the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with less pressure by simply tossing all of the ingredients into your Dutch oven.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Pink pineapple flavors mixed with lemonade, and layered with dragonfruit pieces for a bright, juicy sip.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • Utensils are prohibited and condiments are seldom used, but water and other non-alcoholic drinks are available to speed up digestion.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Rowland’s sense of playfulness is also more evident in the artwork chosen for the space (subjects include a spa bathrobe in the common area and a weenie roast above the coffee condiments).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of condiments
Noun
  • Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
  • Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Definition of flavorings
Noun
  • To make it, toss the shrimp in a simple blend of chili powder and spices, brown them in a skillet and transfer to a plate.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of spices
Noun
  • The sauces and guacamole are reportedly scratch-made, and the carnitas in particular are cooked for three hours.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • Sweet sauces like honey mustard or cranberry spread can increase the spike.
    — Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
Definition of sauces
Noun
  • Joyce Chen’s fan-favorite kitchen scissors do it all – snip fresh herbs, cut through meat, trim flowers, clip coupons and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Officials also recommended washing leafy vegetables and herbs such as cilantro and basil, as well as snow peas, before using them, removing the outer layer of green onions and avoiding fresh, uncooked raspberries.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Definition of herbs

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