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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Example Sentences
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The milk powder ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the ranch seasoning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
A ranch seasoning sold at Walmart has been recalled due to salmonella risk, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Jamaican jerk seasoning, made with allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, is a reminder that the spice route reached all the way to the Western Hemisphere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Cajun chicken pasta is essentially Alfredo in a leather jacket: fettuccine or penne, blackened or “blackened” chicken, a confetti of peppers and scallions, and a liberal snowfall of Cajun seasoning.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 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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