flavoring

[fley-ver-ing]

noun

1. something that gives flavor; a substance or preparation used to give a particular flavor to food or drink.

   vanilla flavoring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flavoring¹

First recorded in 1835–45; flavor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But apparently it is a rubbery substance that has licorice or other flavoring.

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Judging from the upbeat tartness flavoring the humor of “I Love LA,” the show’s title isn’t sarcastic.

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Then she adds the contents of the flavoring packet to the meat before pouring water into the pan.

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By contrast, numerous middle-class home cooks whom she interviewed at length saw tasbika as the essence of Egyptian flavoring, a heritage timelessly passed down from mother to daughter.

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McCormick is a leader in the flavorings industry that is capitalizing on the growing segment at grocery stores.

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Related Words

• additive 
• condiment 
• herb 
• sauce 
• seasoning 
• zest