flavoring

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noun

fla·​vor·​ing ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce flavoring (audio)
Synonyms of flavoringnext
: flavor sense 2

flavoring

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present participle of flavor entry 2

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Noun We used ginger and other natural flavorings. soup made with beef flavoring
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Even nicotine-free formulas contain flavorings and solvent agents like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives. — Zishaan A Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Be mindful of the nutrition label when buying peanut butter or oatmeal and avoid varieties with additives, sugar, and flavorings. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026 The base is a Watermelon Lime energy drink, mixed with raspberry flavorings and lemonade. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

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First Known Use

Noun

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flavoring was in 1845

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flavoring. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ
: flavor sense 2

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