condiment

noun

con·di·ment ˈkän-də-mənt

Synonyms of condiment next

: something used to enhance the flavor of food

especially : a pungent seasoning

condimental

ˌkän-də-ˈmen-tᵊl

adjective

Examples of condiment in a Sentence

the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

Recent Examples on the Web The main course was served on round brass thalis, individual platters that hold small servings of food and various condiments, designed by Dugar and Totlani. —

Mahira Rivers, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023 The doubles, served with slivers of fresh-cut cucumber and a pair of condiments, including a spicy fruit chutney, were the vegetarian counterpunch, every bit the equal of the burger in the categories that matter most: flavor and sheer face-stuffing satisfaction. —

Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023 Also, sugar is added not just to sweet-tasting foods like cookies and candy, but also to breads, sauces, dressings, condiments, and more. —

Kristine Thomason, Health, 2 Nov. 2023 The combination of salt and Sichuan pepper is often used as a condiment for roasted meats and here as part of a rub for the T-day bird, along with garlic and ginger. —

Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023 Annie Leal of McAllen, Texas, has used TikTok to market her line of sugar-free Mexican condiments called I Love Chamoy. —

Liz Young, WSJ, 7 Nov. 2023 Take a tip from Pantelleria, where the fruit is more than a condiment, with cooks utilizing the whole plant. —

Laura Van Straaten, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2023 Then The Post ran an article about single cooks with refrigerators full of condiments but no real food, and provided a set of recipes to use what was probably on hand in the fridge. —

Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023 So, the ketchup maker is joining in on the fun with a bottled condiment combining the two sauces. —

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 27 Sep. 2023 See More

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