Definition of condiment
: something used to enhance the flavor of food;
especially
: a pungent seasoning
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the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
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Chermoula, a paste of herbs, cumin and paprika, does double duty as marinade for the fish and condiment to serve with it.
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In the refrigerator, there was little more than an empty egg carton and a smattering of condiments sitting forlornly.
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And fried pork cubes accompanied by a sate-like condiment made of soy sauce, peanut sauce, and pork liver.
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This year they were joined by Slider, the Cleveland Indians mascot, as well as fans' favorite racing condiments Mustard, Onion and Ketchup.
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Top culprits include sweetened beverages, cereals, crackers, breakfast bars, pastries, and condiments.
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Take a shortcut to flavor by mixing this creamy condiment right into your turkey burger recipe.
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In a video that has gone viral on Twitter, a spectator at the Detroit Pistons verse Sacramento Kings game Monday night was spotted on the jumbotron holding up a jar of Best Food’s mayonnaise and indulging in a heaping spoonful of the condiment.
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And besides selling its jams, jellies and butters, the deli sells gift baskets and 11 kinds of candles with scents to give whiffs of those tasty condiments such as apple/cinnamon, plum, pear, red current, raspberry and even watermelon.
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Origin and Etymology of condiment
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin condimentum, from condire to season
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First Known Use: 15th century
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Definition of condiment for English Language Learners
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: something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor
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Definition of condiment for Students
: something added to food to make it taste better
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