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

Depending on the brand and seasoning, a 3-ounce serving can contain anywhere from about 300 to more than 600 milligrams of sodium. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

Not only does using a pill organizer save space, but finding seasonings is easier. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

At 60, Chandler is arguably more attractive than ever, with the sort of seasoning that served James Garner so well as Jim Rockford, TV’s greatest detective. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The Samantha Skyring Backstory Behind Oryx Desert Salt The brand has an origin story that helps distinguish it within the seasoning aisle. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Aug. 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