seasoning

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

Synonyms of seasoning

• flavor
• flavoring

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The main seasoning element in this stew is sweet paprika. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025

The classic McDonald's fries are served with dill pickle seasoning on the side. —Greta Cross, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Another can’t-miss order is the mangonada, a beloved Mexican classic made with mango, tart frozen yogurt, and layers of chamoy (a sweet, tangy, chili-lime sauce) and Tajín (a zesty chili-lime seasoning). —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025

One reply to Huin's post suggests making the dill pickle seasoning for fries a regular menu item, or offering more variations on the McShaker fries concept that debuted with the Grinch Meal. —Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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