seasoning

[see-zuh-ning]

noun

1. salt or an herb, spice, or the like, for heightening or improving the flavor of food.

2. the process by which a person becomes conditioned or seasoned.

   That pitcher had a year of seasoning.

seasoning

/ ˈsiːzənɪŋ /

noun

1. something that enhances the flavour of food, such as salt or herbs

2. another term (not now in technical usage) for drying

Other Word Forms

• seasoninglike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of seasoning¹

First recorded in 1505–15; season + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The same rule that applies to cookies applies to oatmeal: seasoning is seduction.

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Everything bagel seasoning on top makes the whole thing slightly addictive: a crunch of sesame, poppy and salt that hits first, then the creamy tang of goat cheese and the sweet-savory onion jam.

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Park broke down the difference between the two dishes, noting that the flavor profile may be similar to the soy sauce-based seasoning of bulgogi.

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But if you’re willing to spend a few more minutes measuring out the right seasonings and chopping up a few fresh additions, you can have dinner ready in, say, 45 minutes.

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Then, there are commodities that we don’t produce in the U.S., such as cocoa, coffee, spices, and seasonings, that are impacted by tariffs.

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Related Words

• condiment 
• dressing 
• gravy 
• herb 
• pepper 
• salt 
• sauce 
• spice