Main Entry: ²season

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): sea·soned; sea·son·ing \ˈsēz-niŋ, ˈsē-z^ən-iŋ\

Etymology: Middle English sesounen, back-formation from sesounde flavored, from Anglo-French seisoné brought to a desired state, from seison

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 a : to give (food) more flavor or zest by adding seasoning or savory ingredients b : to give a distinctive quality to as if by seasoning; especially : to make more agreeable <advice seasoned with wit> c archaic : to qualify by admixture : temper
2 a : to treat (as wood or a skillet) so as to prepare for use b : to make fit by experience <a seasoned veteran>intransitive verb : to become seasoned