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

More than 50 flies landed on shelves with mojo and seasoning containers. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025

Eid, a Palestinian man who was born and raised in Jordan, imports his seasonings from the Middle East to bring another level of authenticity to his dishes. —Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025

Start with our recipe for plain bagels, then add classic flavors like everything seasoning, cheddar-jalapeno, and raisin. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025

Together with classic egg noodles, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and just a few more ingredients, the rotisserie chicken pulls together the meal. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 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