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 Seagrapes, the open-air restaurant flanking the main pool, impressed with a bright shrimp ceviche and a crave-worthy smashburger dressed in Rosado’s take on Mayochup, the island’s beloved condiment. Amber Kallor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026 Another fun condiment option, this zesty mustard features dill pickle seasoning to bring sandwiches, hot dogs, and hamburgers up a notch. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026 The task force usually passes out kits that include fentanyl detection strips inside plastic sandwich bags, along with sterile water and little paper condiment cups, which are used to perform the test; illicit pills should be crushed first before testing. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condiment
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Noun
  • That’s your best signal that the bread will actually provide fiber, B vitamins, and minerals rather than just wheat flavoring.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
  • That’s because it's commonly used as a flavoring ingredient rather than as a drink itself.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • What people miss is that seasoning is no longer oil in its liquid form.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Mastering the element of labor means understanding the seasoning.
    Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Egg on a Roll The Brisket Firecracker is a breakfast sandwich with an egg soufflé, pepper jack cheese, smoked brisket and an elote sauce with Cry Baby Craig’s hot sauce.
    Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Think baked dishes, one-pan pastas, or rich but approachable sauces.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Cooking with whole spices adds a complex, alluring flavor that permeates both the rice and the meatballs.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This month, scour shelves for gathering baskets for your herbs and small vegetables, or larger wicker laundry baskets for hauling heavy, bulky edibles like cabbage and melons.
    Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The on-site farm yields a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs—from several different types of tomatoes to wing beans, lemon cucumber, Hawaiian papaya, and romaine lettuce.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026

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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiment. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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