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
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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Cajun seasoning is a blend of black and cayenne pepper with onion, garlic and other herbs.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
23 June 2026
Off screen, his seasoning brand Osmo sells spices and hot sauce at Walmart.
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Whisk together ranch seasoning, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
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Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Iron out the seasoning and timing before guests are at the door.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
23 June 2026
Off screen, his seasoning brand Osmo sells spices and hot sauce at Walmart.
—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Whisk together ranch seasoning, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Iron out the seasoning and timing before guests are at the door.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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 28 Jun. 2026.
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