How to Use ingredient in a Sentence

ingredient

noun
  • The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
  • He uses only the finest ingredients in his cooking.
  • Honesty is an essential ingredient of a successful marriage.
  • Wear gloves and keep the ingredient away from your eyes at all times.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
  • This recipe brings the best of both ingredients to life in a creamy, cheesy bake.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Keep this three-ingredient, ice-cold fruity drink on hand to cool off with on hot days.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Here are some things to keep in mind when looking at the ingredient list.
    — Nikhita Mahtani, SELF, 7 June 2022
  • This gives you a rough idea of how much of each ingredient is contained in a food.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • People who adore food know that olive oil is a core ingredient.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Who doesn't love a five-ingredient recipe?
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Be aware that many have the same first or second ingredient, though.
    — Dr. Aaron Bernstein, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2022
  • But the best shops set themselves apart with fresh ingredients and old-school charm.
    — Yaniya Lee, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Crisp up your own salami chips and pair them with the easy four-ingredient make-ahead dip.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • For a party game, make guests guess the crust's main ingredient.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022
  • What are the best ingredients in shampoo for curly hair?
    — Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026
  • Try new ingredients for the haroset.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Just combine the ingredients and set aside to boil.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Whisk flour and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In a large bowl combine first five ingredients (through salt).
    — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The main ingredient in gasoline cost is the price of a barrel of crude oil.
    — Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • The main ingredient in gasoline cost is the price of a barrel of crude oil.
    — Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 6 May 2026
  • That first ingredient is where AI can be put to good use.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
  • There are just two ingredients here, but your guests will eat them up—with just about anything on top.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • One key ingredient in that approach is to be open to changes, and to listen.
    — Sheriff Ahmed, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • What is the most vital ingredient for teamwork in a race like this?
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2022
  • There was no struggling and no clumping of ingredients along the sides of the bowl.
    — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Simply use half as much of each ingredient.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
  • So spend your time on the brodo, and then your other ingredients will shine.
    — Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024
  • It's made of oil and eggs, which both of those ingredients can also go into a dessert.
    — Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Strange Town lists its soup and its ingredients on its front door daily.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025

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