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

Blending cottage cheese provides all the rich creaminess of yogurt or frozen banana (important for thickening a smoothie), with seasoning built right in. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Aug. 2026

Thyme adds fresh herbal notes, while hot sauce and Creole seasoning pack savoriness and heat. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

The grill also adds smoky, lightly charred flavors that complement the fish’s richness without requiring much seasoning. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

The dishes use simple seasoning like thick Atlantic Salt, olive oil and lemon to enhance instead of masking the ingredients. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 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