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
• spice

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

Once cooked to a crisp, they’re coated in a savory citrus dressing, leaving a sticky surface for additional dry lemon pepper seasoning. —Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025

Though other flavors have come to market since gaining popularity, the Clásico seasoning is undeniably a favorite for spicy margaritas. —Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

The spices and seasonings are the most important part of determining how tasty the dish is. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025

Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, hot sauce, and salt until evenly combined. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 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