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seasoning 1 of 2

noun

ˈsēz-niŋ How to pronounce seasoning (audio)
Definition of seasoningnext
1
as in flavor
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food the stew was too bland before they added the seasoning

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2
as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food she thinks salt is the ideal seasoning for all batter-fried foods

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seasoning

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verb

present participle of season
1
as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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2
as in conditioning
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness carefully seasoned the cast iron pan with vegetable oil before using it for the first time

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3
as in strengthening
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training

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4
as in preparing
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of seasoning
Noun
The item, cut into a pair of slices, also includes two layers of cheese, a choice of sauce, up to three toppings and garlic seasoning. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Topped with two layers of cheese, sauce and up to three toppings, the pizza is finished with garlic seasoning. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
Toto is best known for high-end toilets, Nittobo makes textiles and glass fiber, and Ajinomoto makes MSG seasoning. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat. — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seasoning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
  1. flavor
  2. flavoring
  3. spicing
  4. conditioning
  5. strengthening
  6. preparing
  7. spice
  8. training
Noun
  • Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup No need to drive to Panera, this recipe brings the cozy, familiar flavors of the chain’s beloved broccoli and cheddar soup home.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cheeses made with moist milk mature faster and can develop unpleasantly pungent odors and flavors like ammonia.
    — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavor
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
Verb
  • Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of spicing
Verb
  • The formula is also packed with moisture-binding ingredients, including sodium lactate, PCA, and sodium PCA, alongside conditioning polymers that boost shine, softness, and manageability.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The room in its entirety is tasked with conditioning the work; in this sense, all the work in the museum becomes site-specific.
    — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of conditioning
Verb
  • According to a recent report from NuOrder by Lightspeed, 78 percent of senior wholesale leaders rank B2B wholesale as their top investment channel, while 53 percent said that strengthening existing retail partnerships is a priority.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The natural climate cycle has been strengthening at a breakneck pace since it was first declared in June and is stronger now than it’s ever been on this date.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthening
Verb
  • There was nothing fluky about the victory Western Michigan was preparing to celebrate.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of preparing
Noun
  • Sour Cream Cranberry Muffins Brown sugar, pecans and pumpkin pie spice create both a filling and topping for these muffins.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The five-hour recipe layers flavor at every step, from a dry rub spiked with za’atar and Chinese five-spice to cherry wood smoke, apple juice and honey, and a barbecue sauce with sriracha and rice wine vinegar.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • After only training a handful of moths, Johnston went on to have a strong season for All Saints in a run to back-to-back state titles, making 7 of 10 field goals and 100% of his PATs.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The concern is that if AI systems take over the process of training new models, their human developers could eventually lose control over how those systems evolve.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of training

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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasoning. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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