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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Butter mints are made by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, and mint flavoring (plus other flavorings) into a dough which is then optionally colored and cut into small pieces. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025 The Expo is a private trade show unlike any other, where brands from across the globe share samples of products that haven’t hit shelves yet and advances in popcorn flavoring are discussed with a reverence typically reserved for breakthroughs in stem cell research. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 16 May 2025 These liquid flavorings beautifully reflect regions and seasons. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 The Feingold diet eliminates artificial flavorings, artificial colorings, and salicylates to improve behavior and learning in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Jul. 2025.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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