Meaning & use

seasoning

noun·Everyday

Salt, herbs, or spices added to food to enhance its flavor.

See it in a sentence

A pinch of seasoning transformed the plain soup into something delicious.

The chef kept a shelf of seasonings ready for every dish on the menu.

A note on using this word

Seasoning refers to the substance itself, while 'to season' is the verb describing the act of adding it.

Words with a similar meaning

spiceflavoring

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