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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Of course, there’s classic everything seasoning and sesame seeds.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Lots of black pepper and some garlic powder add seasoning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Whisk the mayo, pickle juice, vinegar, Dijon and seasoning together.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Season assertively Douglas describes his signature Rub With Love salmon seasoning as a blend that promotes a golden sear.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Lots of black pepper and some garlic powder add seasoning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Whisk the mayo, pickle juice, vinegar, Dijon and seasoning together.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Season assertively Douglas describes his signature Rub With Love salmon seasoning as a blend that promotes a golden sear.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 June 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 Jul. 2025.
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