flavoring

noun

fla·​vor·​ing ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce flavoring (audio)
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Synonyms of flavoring

Examples of flavoring in a Sentence

We used ginger and other natural flavorings. soup made with beef flavoring
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Add some lemon zest, or change the flavorings, maybe add a ripple of crumb topping in the middle—just makes a new cake. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 For one, it was used as a food flavoring, and that would be for a savory application. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 Refresher made with oat milk and blueberry flavoring, topped with sweet cold foam. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flavoring was in 1845

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flavoring. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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