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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That’s because it's commonly used as a flavoring ingredient rather than as a drink itself. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 The Liquor’s base is Forty Creek whisky, along with dairy cream and artificial flavorings consistent with the cinnamon-bun profile. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 The latter is the signature recipe for the distillery, a unique formula produced on a pot still at the Wanship facility that is used as a flavoring element for the base whiskey (the exact proportions are not revealed). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026 Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber. Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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