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flavoring

noun

fla·​vor·​ing ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce flavoring (audio)

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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Sunflower seeds are a widely available snack, often found shelled in the bulk foods section or unshelled in bags and seasoned with various flavorings. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2025 Not everyone has a thing for boba tea, the popular Asian drink filled with tapioca balls and other flavorings. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025 Learn if using the fake flavoring is a smart choice or a culinary faux pas. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 Maple syrup and agave syrup are two popular sweeteners that are used in baking and as flavorings for coffee, pancakes, and desserts. Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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