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

Lupini beans are versatile and can be enjoyed in salads, soups, dips, or as a pickled snack with bold seasonings. —Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026

Crushed red pepper, herbs, thyme, garlic and a dash of dill for a multi-purpose seasoning. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026

Replicate the restaurant favorite at home with our recipe using white American cheese, chiles, onions, and seasonings. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

With Lindsey Vonn recovering from injuries sustained in her violent crash in Sunday’s downhill, Shiffrin leads a group of women many people see as historic in its depth and seasoning. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026

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