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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 While some condiments last for months or even years before opening, after opening, exposure to air, moisture, and contaminated utensils can speed up spoilage. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025 Don’t forget to check the expiration dates on your food and condiments. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025 Customers started using the African condiments on their barbecue—and the Hickses loved the fusion. Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025 Onions are also included, which complete their role as a welcome condiment for sandwiches and burgers. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.
    Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Cinnamon spice cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, adds delicious tropical flavoring from pineapples and bananas.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The pizza features new deli-style pepperoni, a three-cheese blend, and signature Italian seasoning, sliced into eight extra-extra-large pieces and delivered in the restaurant's largest box yet.
    Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Stir in poultry seasoning, garlic, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Tofu pudding with piping-hot dipping sauce.
    Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The McRib comes on a toasted bun and consists of a boneless pork patty, barbeque sauce, dill pickles and onions.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • McCormick spices just got a major glow-up.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This herb grow kit combines two simple pleasures—plants and tea—into one clever gift.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The bittersweet liqueur, made with grappa here, but elsewhere from wine and other spirits, is infused with aromatic herbs, spices, fruits and bitter roots.
    Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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