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

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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

Thanks to its textured surface, filled with tiny cuts, cube steak locks in seasonings, marinades, sauces, and breadings exceptionally well. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

When the oats are tender, stir in torn basil leaves, grated parmesan, butter and seasoning. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026

The menu focused on clean, whole ingredients, sacrificing robust seasoning to let the natural flavors shine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 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