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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A breakfast here is often incomplete without a cup of chai, made by boiling tea in generous amounts of milk, sometimes flavoured with ginger and spices.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The peppercorn sauce is done with all Indian spices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
After surveying his pyramids of cans, arrayed spices and stacks of noodle soup, they issued him a 2,500-euro fine, equivalent to around $2,866.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The practice of ranching can be traced back about 75 years to the man who had a brilliant idea to combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, herbs and spices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Fadi’s nose tingled as he inhaled the pleasant smell of yeast and spices while glancing at Habib.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
