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

Produce, baked goods, seasonings and more. —Evan Moore march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

Tack on a couple of your favorite spice blends or seasoning mixes to round out your collection—food director Chris Morocco is partial to curry powder and za’atar. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

Or brisket infused with baharat, a fragrant Middle Eastern mix of seasonings? —Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026

Max Crawford, who’s 22 and has Down syndrome, is the founder of Max Mix Gourmet Spice Blends, a budding seasoning brand business that’s sold in stores across the Midwest. —Alexa Stone updated March 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 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