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condiment

American  
[kon-duh-muhnt] / ˈkɒn də mənt /

noun

  1. something used to give a special flavor to food, as mustard, ketchup, salt, or spices.

condiment British  
/ ˈkɒndɪmənt /

noun

  1. any spice or sauce such as salt, pepper, mustard, etc

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Other 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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This deal would strengthen McCormick’s condiments and flavorings portfolio while expanding its North American retail and distribution footprint, said Alex Torgerson, M&A partner at consulting firm West Monroe.

From Barron's

Wooden condiment baskets sat in a row on the counter.

From Literature

Alongside heaping plates of spiced rice — filled with generous chunks of tender mutton and buttery marrow and slivers of fried golden onions — were bowls of a humble condiment.

From Salon

Kraft Heinz’s former CEO, Carlos Abrams-Rivera, and its board decided last summer that the best path was to split the company, separating its global condiments and North America grocery businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s quite possible the meals, which come with specialty condiments such as a “Spicy Saja Sauce” and a mustard-flavored “Demon Sauce,” along with a collectible card pack, may end up selling out.

From MarketWatch

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