seasoning
Americannoun
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seasonings
plural
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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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My pantry is always stocked with: homemade sauces and seasoning blends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Oil, seasoning and Japanese colonial influence make Taiwanese cooking lighter than its mainland counterpart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
At 60, Chandler is arguably more attractive than ever, with the sort of seasoning that served James Garner so well as Jim Rockford, TV’s greatest detective.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
More than 20 online listings of the popular seasoning have been removed, Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau said on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Years later Fitzsimmons would argue that the intense campaign through which he and his assistants put Seabiscuit gave the horse the seasoning that enabled him to race for so long as an older horse.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
The maker of spices and seasonings said Thursday that the London listing would come in addition to its current listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The buttermilk powder gives them that signature tang, but you can also skip the individual seasonings and use a packet of ranch seasoning instead.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
"The use of herbs and natural seasonings as alternatives to salt or culinary techniques such as using the acidity of citrus fruits may help reduce discretionary salt use while maintaining food palatability," concluded Santos.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
"We were hugely limited, and we did have to cancel orders," says Sean Garbutt, of Associated Manufacturers, which makes Jamaica's popular Walkerswood sauces and seasonings.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
We added some seasonings, like salt, pepper, and paprika, and mixed it all together.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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