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flavoring

American  
[fley-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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Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of flavoring

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

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Management at the soft-drink giant said Tuesday that a new version of Mr. Pibb, which has 30% more caffeine and extra cherry flavoring, saw more than 20% volume growth in the second quarter.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

It may appear alongside caffeine in a beverage, flavoring in a dessert, or an active ingredient in a medication.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

In the mid-19th century, do-gooders such as William Alcott and Sarah Josepha Hale began urging children be fed a bland diet, lest rich flavoring imperil their health and futures.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

Lepore follows chronology, flavoring her narrative with graphs, digressions, even a litany of failed amendments.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2025

Like in a stew or as flavoring for the main dish.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez

The company is known for food flavorings like monosodium glutamate—or MSG—but also for being the dominant supplier of Ajinomoto Build-up Film, a product that insulates the layers connecting processors to a chip.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

Behind the branding, Hamburger Helper is a low-effort single-skillet meal with pre-measured flavorings.

From Salon Oct. 25, 2025

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

From Barron's Oct. 16, 2025

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

We flatten out the dough with rolling pins and press these flavorings into it.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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