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 Toppings such as spices, seasonings, condiments and sauces have climbed almost 4%. Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2026 Blend and strain for a rich, DIY condiment. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 Are condiments considered performance-enhancing substances? Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026 Lazy Susans corral oils, spices and condiments so nothing gets lost in the back. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • Martin Renaud, Mondelez’ chief marketing and sales officer, said the BTS cookies strike a balance of staying true to Korean culture and food while remaining consistent with Oreo’s brand and flavoring.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026
  • Carbonated water is slightly acidic, which can wear down tooth enamel when consumed in large quantities, especially if the seltzer uses citric acid for flavoring.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • The seasoning period exists so that a newly public stock’s price has time to settle before trillions of dollars of regular people’s money are pegged to it, because IPOs are often volatile.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
  • This cold pasta salad features shrimp and Cajun seasoning.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • For those staying at Elang Private Residence, meals can be directed by the guests or left to the chef, serving up, say, lamb satay on sugarcane skewers, seafood with mango sambal, slices of rare beef with tiny pots of rendang sauce.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • The restaurant is known for its fresh pastas with light sauces in a rustic but trendy dining room.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • While the through note on these stellar wines was red- and black-berry flavors with opulent tannins and touches of spice, earth, and dark chocolate, each wine was distinct and reflective of its season.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
  • Expect rose, lychee, candied orange peel, and a quiet Mizunara spice on the finish.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • The combo calls for a bright-fresh blast of the citrusy-minty herb shiso.
    Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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