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. —
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Helen Freund 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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Make sure the assertive seasonings and pasta don't overshadow the delicate crab.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Add the Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Historically, that’s the kind of player Detroit would send down to Grand Rapids for more seasoning.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Add the Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Historically, that’s the kind of player Detroit would send down to Grand Rapids for more seasoning.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seasoning
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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