condiment

noun

con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt 

: something used to enhance the flavor of food

especially : a pungent seasoning

condimental

ˌkän-də-ˈmen-tᵊl 

adjective

Synonyms

• seasoning

Examples of condiment in a Sentence

the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

Recent Examples on the Web

Top-tier speciality ingredients: Essential spice mixes, condiments, sauces, and more—all Bon Appétit–approved. —The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Sep. 2024

Others, like a slew of ASMR creators, may be eating in complete silence, allowing a microphone to catch every slurp, crunch, and pouring of condiments. —Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024

To avoid a disorganized fridge, evaluate your condiment section before grocery shopping to prevent buying multiples. 13. —Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024

There are condiment stands all over the place, so there’s no large grouping of people. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 22 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin condimentum, from condire to season

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

condiment

noun

con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt 

: something used to give food a good taste

especially : a tangy seasoning

Medical Definition

condiment

noun

con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt 

: something used to enhance the flavor of food

especially : a pungent seasoning

condimental

ˌkän-də-ˈment-ᵊl 

adjective