condiment

noun

ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
Definition of condimentnext
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 chicken lime cold noodle was devised to repurpose one of the chef’s favorite condiments from his menu at Star Leaf. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Now, its grosses are hardly blockbuster level, but Ketchup (the company’s unusual moniker is a reference to its founder’s favorite condiment) has wisely limited its financial exposure to give it a greater chance of turning a profit. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 Garlic confit transforms pungent raw cloves into a sweet, tender, jammy condiment by cooking them slowly in a bath of oil. — Jeremy Fox, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condiment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiment
  1. flavoring
  2. seasoning
  3. sauce
  4. spice
  5. herb
Noun
  • Be mindful of the nutrition label when buying peanut butter or oatmeal and avoid varieties with additives, sugar, and flavorings.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The base is a Watermelon Lime energy drink, mixed with raspberry flavorings and lemonade.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavoring
Noun
  • This is a 10-pound box of wings, first and second sections, with no sauce and no seasoning, so the flavor is entirely up to you.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The mash is then mixed with a creamy binder, such as Greek yogurt or mayo, along with seasonings of your choice.
    — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of seasoning
Noun
  • All told, the McCauleys stole at least $12 million, getting creative in hiding cash — by stuffing it into jars of spaghetti sauce, for example.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Full-sized are hearty enough for dinner over rice, but minis make a great party app served with the sauce on the side for dipping.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Next, add 5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of spice
Noun
  • Raffles Bali also takes a responsible approach to waste management, using compost fertilizer made from kitchen and landscape waste and repurposing calcium carbonate-rich eggshells from the restaurants for organic fertilizer in the herb garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The herbal, bright-green paste with garlic, lemon juice, pepper, oil and herbs such as curly parsley and rosemary is a staple in Haitian cuisine.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of herb

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