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

• 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

Wei from Dumont, N.J. liked the original chicken sandwich, fries and special seasoning but thought it should have been layered more and said the service was quick. —Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

The creamy sauce is the perfect blank slate for a few dashes of hot sauce, garlic powder, or your favorite seasoning blend. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025

Make healthy swaps: Try replacing salt with other seasonings, like garlic, herbs, black pepper, vinegar, or lemon. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025

Stir in the mustard, honey, vinegar, seasonings and lemon juice. —Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 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