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

I start with breakfast — typically sourdough toast with avocado and a snowfall of everything bagel seasoning — and keep water alongside the coffee.

From Salon

Burrell delivered all three like a high-octane seasoning, sprinkling them over even the most mundane techniques.

From Salon

“I’m just here to add my little spice,” Ford said, “like seasoning to the pot.”

From Los Angeles Times

She’s a kooky chef whose signature seasoning is a mix of powdered anchovy and blueberry.

From Los Angeles Times

Oregano is the breadcrumb trail that ties this neighborhood together, the quiet seasoning that makes each cuisine taste more like itself.

From Salon

Related Words

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