seasoning

1 of 2

noun

sea·​son·​ing ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ 

ˈsēz-niŋ

plural seasonings

: something that serves to season

especially : an ingredient or mixture of ingredients added to a dish to enhance or add to its flavor

salt, pepper, and other seasonings

a garlic and herb seasoning

… fish … coated in Cajun seasoning for an extra kick.

—Helen Freund

seasoning

2 of 2

present participle of season entry 2

Synonyms of seasoning

Noun

• flavor
• flavoring

Examples of seasoning in a Sentence

Noun

My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano.

Add some seasoning to the marinade.

The soup needs more seasoning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Then came the lemon pepper tenders — crispy, savory and bright with citrusy seasoning — cutting through all that sweetness perfectly. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

And this creamy dip comes together with cream, mayonnaise, chunks of crabmeat, and gets the perfect spicy punch from Old Bay seasoning. — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

The other signature dish, potato oles, which gets rave reviews online, are round, crispy potatoes with a special seasoning. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Their falafel is made from chickpeas, fresh garlic and their own blend of seasonings. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seasoning

• reasoning

Kids Definition

seasoning

noun

sea·​son·​ing

ˈsēz-niŋ, 

-ᵊn-iŋ

: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons