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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All of the chopping, seasoning, and simmering feels meditative after running around Manhattan and writing all day. — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, "Self-Care Ideas, Courtesy of Our Editors," 8 Mar. 2019 Bark has intense flavor as a result of seasonings and is sometimes chewy. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Ribs 101: Pitmasters offer advice on cooking ribs," 1 July 2018 The American Legion Post prepares the raccoon meat in a slow cooker with vegetables and uses a secret recipe of seasonings. — Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Delafield's 92nd annual Coon Feed draws more than 300 people for a raccoon meal," 30 Jan. 2018 Make a quick salad from baby spinach or chopped romaine, dressed with a combo of one tablespoon balsamic mixed with a teaspoon each of fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard, and a half teaspoon of Italian seasoning. — Health.com, "What to Eat for Dinner If You're Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Nutritionist," 19 Jan. 2018 From: Direct Link: Embed Code: Restart A new Japanese invention could end the Salt Wars once and for all by imitating the instantly recognizable flavor of the most ubiquitous seasoning in the world. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Electric Fork Can Make You Taste Salt Where There Is None," 14 Apr. 2016 After lentils are fully cooked, taste mixture and adjust seasonings if needed. — Nazima Qureshi, SELF, "Here's How a Registered Dietitian Shops and Meal Preps on a Budget," 22 Feb. 2019 Many mints Mint, used as a seasoning, is a creeping perennial best kept in a pot to prevent rampant spreading. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, "How Bay Area gardeners can grow their own soup," 1 June 2018 Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and lots of freshly ground pepper. — Julia Moskin, charlotteobserver, "The art of the beef stew | Charlotte Observer," 10 Apr. 2018

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