seasoning

noun sea·son·ing \ ˈsēz-niŋ , ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

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.

Recent Examples of seasoning from the Web

Add shrimp to bowl and toss with seasonings until well coated.

— kitty greenwald, WSJ, "The Recipe, The Legend: Bombay Bread Bar’s Black Pepper Shrimp," 12 July 2018
The fries with Mexican seasoning that come with a side of nacho cheese dipping sauce are $1.29 for a la carte, $2.49 for Supreme and $3.49 for Bell Grande.

— kelly tyko, USA TODAY, "Fry Day is Friday! Where to score free french fries and deals," 12 July 2018
Cooks rub these with secret seasonings before grilling the tips.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "Insane new Indiana State Fair foods that will complete your summer," 9 July 2018
And her homemade seasoning mixes often include spices, dehydrated herbs, sugar for sweetness and a pinch of citric acid for acidity without moisture.

— melissa clark, New York Times, "The Secret to Perfect Popcorn Is Already in Your Cupboard," 22 June 2018
Season with salt and pepper to taste and a seasoning blend.

— susan selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Here's how to steam eggs and cook potatoes for perfect potato salad," 20 June 2018
About: Founded by Camdon Richardson in 2015, the line of SoLA products includes an array of organic seasoning blends and infused oils.

— molly kimball, NOLA.com, "2018 Eat Local Challenge: No need to go hardcore to dig in," 22 May 2018
At the time, Roscioli, who is now retired, had products that included Father Dom’s Papal Pancake Mix, Father Dom's Angelic Brew fair-trade coffee, a beer bread mix and assorted seasoning mixes.

— nancy stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Priest achieves a longtime dream: Sales of Mom's pasta sauce," 12 Feb. 2018
In a pot, combine the jackfruit, liquid and one-quarter cup of the seasoning.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "More than just a gastropub. Food at Monnik is as awesome as the beer," 10 July 2018

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