spice
verb
spiced; spicing
1
: to season with spices
2
: to add zest or relish to
… cynicism spiced with humor.—
J. W. Dawson
—often used with up
J. W. DawsonExamples of spice in a Sentence
I spiced the chicken with ginger.
spice the stew with more pepper
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Essence Wiley, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Tell me how to spice it up even more.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Add to Burritos or Quesadillas Dennis likes to spice up classic Tex-Mex dishes such as burritos and quesadillas with leftover chili.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
The Port cask influence shines through with massive notes of stone fruit, peach syrup, and ripe plum, backed by classic pot still spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spice
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“Spice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spice. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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