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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My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano.
Add some seasoning to the marinade.
The soup needs more seasoning.
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Per the alert, headcheese is a ready-to-eat pork deli meat product made of meat and seasonings in a loaf or jelly-style product.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Many dishes require hours—or even days—of careful seasoning and cooking, which helps preserve the full flavor and nutritional value of wholesome ingredients often sourced locally and seasonally.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Choose from Roasted Garlic & Herb seasoning, Sweet & Savory Dry Rub seasoning, Ultimate Grill Master seasoning, or Chicago Style Steak seasoning.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
In a bowl, combine softened butter with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and garlic paste (made by smashing garlic cloves with salt, then mincing it and mashing it with the side of your knife).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Many dishes require hours—or even days—of careful seasoning and cooking, which helps preserve the full flavor and nutritional value of wholesome ingredients often sourced locally and seasonally.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Choose from Roasted Garlic & Herb seasoning, Sweet & Savory Dry Rub seasoning, Ultimate Grill Master seasoning, or Chicago Style Steak seasoning.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
In a bowl, combine softened butter with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and garlic paste (made by smashing garlic cloves with salt, then mincing it and mashing it with the side of your knife).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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 13 May. 2026.
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