flavoring

noun

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

Examples of flavoring in a Sentence

We used ginger and other natural flavorings. soup made with beef flavoring
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Cheese is typically not, although shredded cheese with flavorings, American cheese and cheese sauces are considered ultra-processed. Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025 At the time, supermarket ice cream was made primarily with artificial flavoring and nonfat dry milk. Victoria Edel, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Hearts of palm have a mild flavor, and can be adapted to most cuisines, as this vegetable can take on the flavoring of the dishes to which it is added. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025 Each mocktail is made with real fruit coated with natural flavoring to enhance the drink’s flavor. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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