seasoning

American  

[see-zuh-ning] / ˈsi zə nɪŋ /

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.

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seasoning British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• seasoninglike adjective

Etymology

Origin of seasoning

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

Example Sentences

The naan's chewiness adds texture to every bite; its subtle flavour complements the gravy's spices and seasonings.

From BBC

And the perfect duck Elizabeth has been lovingly seasoning on the page exists only as prose.

From Salon

Kraft Heinz said in September that it would separate into one global company focused on sauces, spreads and seasonings, and another selling grocery staples in North America.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even in baking, restraint can be its own kind of seasoning.

From Salon

The team says turkey meat is so thick it requires massaging to ensure the jerk seasonings are properly integrated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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