condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt 
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially
: a pungent seasoning
Examples of condiment in a Sentence
the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
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In what’s become a dreaded tradition in recent years, fans of the beloved spicy chili sauce just got more bad news: The California company that popularized the condiment known for its distinctive fiery red color has halted production until after Labor Day.
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Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
The finished condiment will be full-bodied, complex, and a tad sweet: liquid umami.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 9 May 2024
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Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
The finished condiment will be full-bodied, complex, and a tad sweet: liquid umami.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for condiment
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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condiment. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt
: something used to give food a good taste
especially
: a tangy seasoning
Medical Definition
condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially
: a pungent seasoning
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