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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Add stock, au jus mix, and ranch seasoning; cook, whisking until no clumps remain and stock is gently simmering, about 5 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Thai seasoning sauce or soy sauce ½ tsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Thai seasoning sauce or soy sauce ½ tsp.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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