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flavoring

American  
[flay-ver-ing] / ˈfleɪ vər ɪŋ /

noun

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

    vanilla flavoring.


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Etymology

Origin of flavoring

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

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There is also a $29.99 mushroom pasta sauce with white truffle flavoring.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

The team has previously studied menthol flavoring in e-cigarettes and found that it contributed to respiratory disease in humans.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026

Moskow noted that the pressure on Hidden Valley Ranch sales comes after the brand had benefited from heightened consumer interest during the World Cup earlier this summer, when international fans became enamored with ranch flavoring.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

But somewhere along the way, all those tomatoes, herbs, and spices have been quietly flavoring the oil.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

She had even taken a precious packet of salt for flavoring.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Wingstop offers 13 different dipping sauces, and Buffalo Wild Wings boasts 23 different flavorings.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

The meals of hot dogs and tinned fruit were revelatory to children used to the flavorings of ginger and kimchi: “This was straight-up American food, wholesome, facile, and inert, and we adored it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

While powders and natural flavorings may provide a smidge of seasoning, they’re still pretty weak, especially if you’re trying to mimic the taste of restaurant-quality soups.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

Anise, coriander and other flavorings lent a subtle complexity to the “special soy sauce” set out on the tables.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025

There were no artificial flavorings in Rose City’s tea.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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