as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

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Recent Examples of condiment However, many of the items on our list — such as seedless watermelon, hamburger buns, skinless beef franks and condiments — can be found at these stores. Evan Moore june 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025 Naperville’s two farmers markets will offer shoppers plenty of choices for fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, flowers, condiments, dog treats and much more this summer. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025 In the exhibit, clear resin molds contain a variety of colorful objects, including Japanese food wrappers, condiments and snacks such as seaweed salad, pickled ginger and candy. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025 Of all the classic Pennsylvania dishes to grace the table during afternoon tea at Elwood in Philadelphia—cubes of venison scrapple, smoked catfish crackers with sour cream and caviar, shoofly cake—the best among them was merely a condiment. Adam Erace, Saveur, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • These liquid flavorings beautifully reflect regions and seasons.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
  • The Feingold diet eliminates artificial flavorings, artificial colorings, and salicylates to improve behavior and learning in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Wei from Dumont, N.J. liked the original chicken sandwich, fries and special seasoning but thought it should have been layered more and said the service was quick.
    Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The creamy sauce is the perfect blank slate for a few dashes of hot sauce, garlic powder, or your favorite seasoning blend.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Two screenshots from the viral video showing Kim holding the almost empty jar of sauce.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
  • Fresh corn is just the addition the cheese sauce for these nachos was waiting for.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The blending of Mateo's alone already had me on its side, and then the punch of flavor without any lingering spice sold me.
    Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • This means that each botanical is macerated in the spirit for a different length of time and at a specific ABV, which Gabriel believes allows the flavor of the particular spice, herb, or flower to truly shine through.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The calypso music shouted now from an imitation rock in the herb garden.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • These postnatal vitamins contain vitamins and herbs, such as fenugreek and brewer’s yeast, that help promote lactation.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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