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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The goal of removing additives like artificial food dyes, high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, preservatives, and some flavorings by the end of 2025 means healthier food options in the coming year. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025 Regardless, the pork chops were perfectly seasoned, which is great because there really wasn’t very much of the sauce for additional flavoring. Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025 Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025 No additives like flavoring are color are permitted. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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