- present participle of season.
seasoning
Americannoun
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salt or an herb, spice, or the like, for heightening or improving the flavor of food.
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the process by which a person becomes conditioned or seasoned.
That pitcher had a year of seasoning.
noun
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something that enhances the flavour of food, such as salt or herbs
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another term (not now in technical usage) for drying
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The woman claimed that the street vendor had thrown the Mexican seasoning — Tajin — on her face.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Another company, Ajinomoto, uses byproducts from its world-famous umami seasoning to create insulating film for AI chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
S&P Dow Jones said that “no changes will be made to the eligibility criteria including financial viability screens, seasoning period, or minimum IWF,” a reference to investible weight factor.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Stirred into potato salad, it contributes not only seasoning but a subtle lactic tang that would otherwise require additional ingredients to achieve.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
In the kitchen, I fix some grits without no seasoning, and put them baby marshmallows on top.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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