spice
noun
any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
spices
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pluralof spice.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof spice (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
spicenounany of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
Example Sentences
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Numerous qualifying food imports — including coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes and beef — are exempt from tariffs.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Tyler placed it between us with an elegant flourish; the steam carried the scent of glorious-secret spices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Garam masala is an Indian spice blend whose exact makeup varies, but it commonly includes warming spices like cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
"I think spices are a really good thing to start getting your head around," she told the BBC World Service's The Food Chain podcast.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
I ask Sara on Friday as we make a mixture of ground meat and spices for today’s project.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
