: 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
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
Thai dishes have so many elements, and often require many different cooking processes, so Thai cooks are constantly tasting and adjusting seasonings, and are especially attentive to smell.
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Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 18 Apr. 2024
How To Make Cheese Sauce for Broccoli or Cauliflower
To make this sauce, a quick roux is prepared, with milk, cheese, and seasonings added in for a luscious result.
—Cynthia Graubart, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Three live roaches crawling on a deli slicer on top of preparation table next to seasonings, salsa, and mustard.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The iconic seasoning brand has gone on a spree of collaborations and spinoffs in the last few years, from Goldfish crackers to hot sauce to vodka, which might make this one seem slightly plausible.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Covered in classic savory seasoning, ready to crisp up in the oven or the air-fryer, these potatoes are to die for.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Taco seasoning adds extra flavor to the ground beef, and salsa stands in for traditional ketchup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Founded in 2011 by Minnie Nguyen and Trinh Le, the couple behind Station 16, Daikon Korean BBQ and Seoul St. Midtown, Firehouse Crawfish specializes in shellfish by the pound, tossed in plastic bags with seasonings and varying spice levels.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
The dense seeds require a good amount of seasoning, so don’t be shy with your spices and aromatics.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 18 Apr. 2024
How To Make Cheese Sauce for Broccoli or Cauliflower
To make this sauce, a quick roux is prepared, with milk, cheese, and seasonings added in for a luscious result.
—Cynthia Graubart, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Three live roaches crawling on a deli slicer on top of preparation table next to seasonings, salsa, and mustard.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The iconic seasoning brand has gone on a spree of collaborations and spinoffs in the last few years, from Goldfish crackers to hot sauce to vodka, which might make this one seem slightly plausible.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Covered in classic savory seasoning, ready to crisp up in the oven or the air-fryer, these potatoes are to die for.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Taco seasoning adds extra flavor to the ground beef, and salsa stands in for traditional ketchup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Founded in 2011 by Minnie Nguyen and Trinh Le, the couple behind Station 16, Daikon Korean BBQ and Seoul St. Midtown, Firehouse Crawfish specializes in shellfish by the pound, tossed in plastic bags with seasonings and varying spice levels.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
The dense seeds require a good amount of seasoning, so don’t be shy with your spices and aromatics.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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