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.

—Helen Freund

Synonyms

• flavor
• flavoring
• spice

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Conspiring with my cousin to shake on a bit more seasoning while Granny’s back is turned. —Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 5 Nov. 2024

Together with classic egg noodles, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and just a few more ingredients, the rotisserie chicken pulls together the meal. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024

Kura touts its preparation using high-quality ingredients free of artificial sweeteners, seasonings, preservatives and colorings. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024

Success comes with time and seasoning, and means something different for every person. —Jamie Merisotis, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

seasoning

noun

sea·​son·​ing

ˈsēz-niŋ,

-ᵊn-iŋ

: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons