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. —
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Helen Freund 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.
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In another bowl, mix 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder and balsamic vinegar.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The kitchen dry storage rack with seasonings and lemon juice was dotted with 21 droppings.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In a second shallow dish, whisk eggs and Italian seasoning until light and frothy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Beau Monde seasoning may be a bit unfamiliar to you.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The kitchen dry storage rack with seasonings and lemon juice was dotted with 21 droppings.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In a second shallow dish, whisk eggs and Italian seasoning until light and frothy.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Beau Monde seasoning may be a bit unfamiliar to you.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seasoning
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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