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 of seasoning

• flavor
• flavoring

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

Finish it with everything bagel seasoning, black pepper, or fresh herbs. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 June 2026

Her paella base consists of chicken stock with saffron, onions, and garlic for seasoning. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Old Bay seasoning gives the dip a taste of the Lowcountry, while sour cream gives it a lighter feel than the cheesy versions. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seasoning

• reasoning

Kids Definition

seasoning

noun

sea·​son·​ing

ˈsēz-niŋ, 

-ᵊn-iŋ

: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons