condiment
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- condimental adjective
- condimentary adjective
- noncondiment noun
- noncondimental adjective
Etymology
Origin of condiment
1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin condīmentum spice, equivalent to condī ( re ) to season + -mentum -ment
Example Sentences
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There have been workshops and instruction guides on how to turn it into paper, fertilizer and a spicy version of the well-known condiment by the same name.
From Seattle Times
Still, mustard is a popular condiment in many homes, and there are plenty of outraged Dijon lovers who say they are being punished.
From New York Times
Throw in nonperishable condiments, or perhaps a tiny jar of salt.
From New York Times
But it’s the seeds that are the base of the condiment we know and love.
From Washington Times
Turns out the result makes a quick, compelling condiment for fatty grilled meats such as chicken thighs, pork blade chops or kielbasa.
From Seattle Times
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