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.

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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

Fast food and classic quick-service restaurants will lean into premium condiments for limited time offers, while more sauce brands will break out with small packets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gluten is also hidden in products where you might not expect it, like condiments and even sports supplements.

From BBC

These days, after a trip, I invite a few folks over to my home and prepare a meal inspired by my latest destination, using sauces, spices and condiments I’ve picked up on my trip.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unilever said on Monday that it will focus on producing condiments and other packaged products to "sharpen" its catalogue of goods, which will mean "pruning the portfolio where relevant".

From BBC

A convicted murderer in the state of Victoria has sued the prisons commissioner over his lack of access to the quintessentially Australian condiment.

From Barron's

Related Words

• dressing
• gravy
• horseradish
• ketchup
• mustard
• pepper
• relish
• salsa
• salt
• sauce
• seasoning
• spice