seasoning

noun

sea·​son·​ing ˈsēz-niŋ How to pronounce seasoning (audio)
ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ
: something that serves to season
especially : an ingredient (such as a condiment, spice, or herb) added to food primarily for the savor that it imparts

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 At the end of just about every stovetop recipe is a key directive that seems to elude some: Taste, and season with more salt and pepper, as desired. Also known as seasoning to taste, this instruction is paramount in recipes, because everyone’s taste buds are different. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 Morier uses a mix of vital wheat gluten, beans, seasonings, legumes and other items for Cosmic Bird’s chicken items. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 Lime zest and a homemade chipotle seasoning ensure this dinner isn't short on flavor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 Founded in Denver in 2004 by Mike and Janet Johnson, Savory Spice has more than two dozen locations across the U.S. selling spices, herbs, seasoning blends, baking extracts, mixes and gifts. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2024 The tasty skewers are sprinkled with a Cajun seasoning blend and brushed with a mixture of lemon juice, hot sauce, and melted butter. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 Blackened seasoning is a laundry list of dry spices that packs flavor into a rub for fish and meat. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024 Think of it as seasoning in a dish—just enough to improve the flavor without overwhelming the taste. Nick Zviadadze, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Another All-Big Ten selection could change that ... with a touch of seasoning. Ayrton Ostly, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seasoning was in 1579

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Cite this Entry

“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

seasoning

noun
sea·​son·​ing
ˈsēz-niŋ,
-ᵊn-iŋ
: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons

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