flavorings

plural of flavoring
as in flavors
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food soup made with beef flavoring

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Recent Examples of flavorings Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 Many family recipes call for other flavorings like onions, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and vinegar. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Rather than burn tobacco, e-cigarettes heat up a liquid consisting of nicotine, flavorings and additives that are inhaled as vapor. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026 One visible consequence of this administrative action was the reformulation of traditional root beer, which shifted from sassafras to artificial or alternative flavorings, often derived from wintergreen. Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026 Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026 They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Unoaked Chardonnay is especially good with earthier flavorings, like mushrooms or squash. Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 Juice and other flavorings are sometimes added during fermentation to create a different flavor profile. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavorings
Noun
  • Serve up the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with less pressure by simply tossing all of the ingredients into your Dutch oven.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Pink pineapple flavors mixed with lemonade, and layered with dragonfruit pieces for a bright, juicy sip.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • To make it, toss the shrimp in a simple blend of chili powder and spices, brown them in a skillet and transfer to a plate.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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“Flavorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavorings. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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