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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Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026 Dr Pepper has a subtle flavoring of 23 spices, which is perfect for a sheet cake topped with chocolate frosting and pecans. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen. Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 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 21 May. 2026.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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