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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Swinging back to our ice cream lesson from The Local Scoop, ice cream is not just frozen milk with flavoring. Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 No artificial coconut flavoring here. Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026 They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 The species were hunted to extinction in the area in the 16th century, driven by a demand for their fur, meat and castoreum, which is a chemical excreted from a gland at the base of their tails that was used for food flavoring, as well as the perfume industry, per the outlet. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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