seasoning

noun

sea·son·ing ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ

ˈsēz-niŋ

plural seasonings

Synonyms of seasoning next

: 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

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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Lots of straight women, too, and a small seasoning of men. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 Add seasonings, beans and vegetables and cook until heated through. —

Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 21 Jan. 2025 Sour cream Fresh cilantro leaves Directions Cook ground beef, onions, and seasonings: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. —

Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. —

Leah L. Jones, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for seasoning