seasoning

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Some people add a variety of spices or seasonings, but some don’t. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Taste and adjust as needed; the anchovies, Worcestershire, and cheese provide substantial seasoning. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 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