as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

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Recent Examples of condiment The deal was intended to help Heinz, which was founded in 1869 in Pittsburgh, expand sales of its condiments and sauces on grocery store shelves. Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025 The winning racers will represent their respective condiments in the finals, taking place during the seventh-inning stretch. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025 Finally, Sambal Goreng Chili Topping tore into my culinary universe like a condiment supernova. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025 From Sriracha to Tabasco to hot honey, the world of spicy condiments is wide -- and harissa deserves a spot on your pantry shelf. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • Cheese is typically not, although shredded cheese with flavorings, American cheese and cheese sauces are considered ultra-processed.
    Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • At the time, supermarket ice cream was made primarily with artificial flavoring and nonfat dry milk.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The kitchen dry storage rack with seasonings and lemon juice was dotted with 21 droppings.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The company said that its new Garlic Bread Bites are drizzled with garlic seasoning, while its Cinnamon Bread Bites are topped with cinnamon and sugar, and served with a sweet icing dip cup.
    Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Economy passengers can expect free meals featuring options like chicken with Japanese curry or a fish fillet with a herb-caper cream sauce, along with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The drink features cold brew coffee, oat milk, and pumpkin pie syrup topped with cold foam, caramel sauce, and a crumbly graham cracker topping.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.
    Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Expect bold flavors—the sauces aren’t shy about their spice.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Seasonal dining menus incorporate local ingredients and organic produce and herbs from the chef’s garden.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The diet also permits healthy fats, herbs, and spices for cooking.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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