condiment

noun

con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
plural condiments
: something (such as a seasoning, sauce, garnish, or topping) that is added to food usually after the food is prepared and that enhances or adds to its flavor
Mustard is a top-selling condiment, and although ketchup and mayonnaise consistently outrank it in popularity worldwide, more than 700 million pounds of mustard are sold every year …Melissa St. Aude
Then he presents … a bowl of creamy potatoes and a tray of six condiments, including pesto, horseradish, sea salt, red pepper sauce, raisin sauce and garlicky mayonnaise.Jerry Shriver
condimental adjective

Examples of condiment in a Sentence

the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
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Serve the appetizer with traditional condiments like ketchup and mustard, which can also be used to draw funny faces on the mummies. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 Skip adding the condiments to the bread. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025 It’s served as a dip, spread, condiment, and sometimes even a side dish. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025 Following Coulombeau, the visiting chefs will rotate yearly but the concepts will stay the same with brightly colored accent sauces and condiments meant to challenge diners to investigate their own favorite flavor combinations. Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condiment

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin condimentum, from condire to season

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of condiment was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condiment. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

condiment

noun
con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
: something used to give food a good taste
especially : a tangy seasoning

Medical Definition

condiment

noun
con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially : a pungent seasoning
condimental adjective

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