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

• 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

Ball also recommends using Accent, which is a brand of monosodium glutamate seasoning (MSG) that brings out a savory taste in the finished dish. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025

Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper in a large bowl until smooth. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025

The crispy exterior with the fluffy potato center combined with the salty feta cheese & za'atar seasoning make this steak fry very unique and flavor forward steak fry. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Count all bottles, including herbs, spices and any other jars of seasonings. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025

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