seasoning 1 of 2

noun

ˈsēz-niŋ How to pronounce seasoning (audio)
Definition of seasoningnext
1
as in flavor
something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food the stew was too bland before they added the seasoning

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2
as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food she thinks salt is the ideal seasoning for all batter-fried foods

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seasoning

2 of 2

verb

present participle of season
1
as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven

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2
as in conditioning
to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness carefully seasoned the cast iron pan with vegetable oil before using it for the first time

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3
as in strengthening
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure troops that had been seasoned by months of intense training

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4
as in preparing
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function her campaign manager has been seasoned by several hotly contested gubernatorial campaigns

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Recent Examples of seasoning
Noun
Garten typically cooks the shrimp in oil first, before adding her stock, paella rice, seasoning, and sausage, with the rest of the add-ins following after. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 In May, Utz voluntarily recalled the potato chip brands because of the risk of salmonella contamination with the dry milk powder used to make seasoning. — Sarah Jacoby, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Verb
This is part of seasoning the pan, which is essentially a layer of oil that is baked into the cast iron (the technical process for this is called polymerization). — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 Use the manufacturer's directions for re-seasoning your smoker. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seasoning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasoning
  1. flavor
  2. flavoring
  3. spicing
  4. conditioning
  5. strengthening
  6. preparing
  7. spice
  8. training
Noun
  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Krispy Kreme's newest flavor inspiration comes from Girl Scout Cookies.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of flavor
Noun
  • It is widely appreciated for its flavoring potential, and its fragrance has been adopted for everything from toothpaste to tea.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Wild beavers went extinct in the UK around 400 years ago, as humans hunted them for their fur, meat and scent gland secretions, which have a musky, vanilla-like fragrance and were used as food flavoring and in perfumes.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Definition of flavoring
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
  • And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of spicing
Verb
  • How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • Experts recommend conditioning your lower body and core before adding weighted distance, especially for men who have not trained regularly.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of conditioning
Verb
  • The large wooden body of the double bass acts as a resonator, transferring and strengthening those vibrations so they can be heard across a room or concert hall.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • Those funds should be dedicated to preserving Medi-Cal, strengthening public hospitals and community clinics, reducing health care costs over the long term and protecting Californians from the devastating consequences of federal cost shifts.
    — Dave Cortese, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of strengthening
Verb
  • Those experiences, combined with feedback from trainees and employers, have helped shape Buildher's broader approach to preparing women not only technically but also emotionally and physically for work in the industry.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
  • According to a GoFundMe campaign, Martin was preparing to move her family into a new home the day after she was killed.
    — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of preparing
Noun
  • 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
  • Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of spice
Verb
  • One topic that has become increasingly important to me is training.
    — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Canada’s men’s and women’s national teams infamously used drones to capture footage of opponents training for years until they were caught at the 2024 Olympics.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of training

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

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