seasoning

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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

seasoning

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present participle of season entry 2

Synonyms of seasoning

Noun

• flavor
• flavoring

Examples of seasoning in a Sentence

Noun

My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano.

Add some seasoning to the marinade.

The soup needs more seasoning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Unique pies include spicy curry with pesto, curry seasoning, feta and fresh vegetables. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Add the flour, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Season the fish on both sides with 4 teaspoons of the blackening seasoning. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

When the lid is locked, condensation builds up and drips back into the dish, which can thin sauces and dilute seasoning. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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