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 Toss that into a baking dish, shingle frozen tater tots on top, and serve it with condiments like ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 Sweeteners and Condiments Most people regularly use sweeteners, such as sugar and honey, and condiments, such as salad dressing and mayonnaise. Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026 Cody Peeler, standing behind a rice cooker and hot plate and next to trays of condiments, worried the aroma would offend the cafe’s clientele. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026 Use it to dress a salad, marinate protein, or serve on the side of vegetables as an extra condiment that pairs well with your minty beverages. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • Dr Pepper has a subtle flavoring of 23 spices, which is perfect for a sheet cake topped with chocolate frosting and pecans.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • The grocer is ditching even more artificial preservatives and flavorings.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Per the alert, headcheese is a ready-to-eat pork deli meat product made of meat and seasonings in a loaf or jelly-style product.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • Preempt those pleas with ALDI’s Stonemill line of seasoning spice mixes.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Before this, in the mid 20th century, a standard cut of meat at mealtimes was a pork loin or beef steak, smothered in cream sauce.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • Instead of sweet potato casseroles, make these sweet potato rounds in a rich and sweet sauce with crunchy pecans and herbs.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The lemonade is green with tarragon, the food full of marigold, summer savory and blue fenugreek, a spice that appears in almost no other cuisine on earth.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • The Indian recipe is made with warming spices like cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Most have small gardens where that herb or flower is growing just outside.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
  • An annual herb, basil can keep flies and mosquitos away thanks to its strong aroma.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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