seasoning

noun

sea·son·ing | \ ˈsēz-niŋ

, ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ\

Definition of seasoning

: something that serves to season especially : an ingredient (such as a condiment, spice, or herb) added to food primarily for the savor that it imparts

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Examples of seasoning in a Sentence

My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano. Add some seasoning to the marinade. The soup needs more seasoning.

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The sweet-and-spicy seasoning was exactly right – playful and prominent yet not overpowering. — Anchorage Daily News, "Add these new(ish) Anchorage food trucks to your rotation this summer," 6 June 2019 With a tasty seasoning and coconut lime dip, the ingenious side dish will win your kids over in no time. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "40 Watermelon Recipes That Are Essential for Summer Barbecues," 22 May 2019 Meats aside, Fike recommended fig jam as a versatile seasoning for cheeses salty and sweet. — Allison Steele, Philly.com, "What makes a good cheese plate? A how-to for amateurs," 10 Apr. 2018 Sunkist Citrus Salt This salt is great to use as a zesty seasoning or finishing salt. — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, "California citrus: Short crop long on flavor," 6 Feb. 2018 Try it as a new flavor in squash dishes or casseroles, or as a spice seasoning for fruit pies (like apple or pumpkin) or caramel, butterscotch and chocolate desserts and pastries. — AJC.com, "How spice savvy are you? Here’s a primer on the spice blends you should know," 28 Jan. 2018 In bottom of large bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and ranch seasoning. — Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, "Ranch Potato Salad," 23 May 2019 That realization has dawned on Ajinomoto Co. of Tokyo, founded more than a century ago to make the seasoning monosodium glutamate, or MSG. — River Davis, WSJ, "Rescuing MSG’s Unsavory Reputation," 27 Apr. 2019 Whole Bone-In Chicken Wings Parsley; Chopped – for Garnish Directions: Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl to create seasoning. — Krystyna Chávez, Marie Claire, "9 Easy Kentucky Derby Recipe Ideas You Can Whip Up In No Time," 3 May 2019

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