aromatize

verb

Definition of aromatizenext
as in to perfume

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Recent Examples of aromatize Vermouth Vermouths are white or red wine proofed up with neutral spirits, then aromatized with herbs and botanicals like gin. — Max Falkowitz, GQ, 19 Mar. 2018 Carrot fronds are dehydrated and pulverized into a powder to aromatize a dish; fish bones are fried, smoked and turned into bouillons or reduced to powder and used as fish salt. — Vivian Song, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2022 This Vermut is a combination of two types of sherry that are fortified with a brandy made from red grapes of the region, and is finally aromatized with wormwood, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla bean. — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromatize
  1. perfume
  2. salt
  3. pepper
Verb
  • Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • The banana leaf protects the fish while allowing the cedar and oak smoke to gently perfume the salmon.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of perfume
Verb
  • Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables, most often cabbage.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
  • Make ahead by salting and drying the tomatoes a few hours in advance, baking the crust earlier the same day, and assembling just before the final bake.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of salt
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  • Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • How to Add Vintage Rugs to Your Space Follow these tips from designers on how to pepper your home with vintage rugs.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 29 June 2026
Definition of pepper

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