seasonings

noun

plural of seasoning
1
as in flavors
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 condiments
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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Recent Examples of seasonings Add salt and pepper, and adjust the seasonings to your taste. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Storage recommendations for aji-mirin and other mirin-style seasonings vary by product, so check the label for instructions after opening. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Through fruit-forward hot sauces, vibrant seasonings and simmer sauces, Abreu invites home cooks to revisit familiar flavors or discover something new. — Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 The rich, creamy filling combines tender chicken, vegetables, and seasonings, while the golden, flaky pastry baked on top adds a perfect crunch. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Some people add a variety of spices or seasonings, but some don’t. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 Stick a magnetic spice rack to the side of the refrigerator so seasonings stay within reach but off the counter and out of the cabinet. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasonings
  1. flavors
  2. condiments
  3. flavorings
  4. spices
  5. sauces
  6. herbs
Noun
  • Yugen also makes its fruit purees daily, which are usually served on top of its matcha, which includes strawberry, mango, ube and banana flavors.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The much more specific official tasting notes include flavors like grassy olive oil, maple walnut ice cream, green grape, and root beer barrels.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • Still other ultraprocessed foods – including sauces, condiments and ready-to-heat dishes like frozen dinners – show no consistent links to people’s health one way or the other.
    — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Like all of the burrito-centric businesses popping up around Los Angeles, Pulido offers an impressive array of salsa and condiments to drizzle or dunk in.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of condiments
Noun
  • 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
Definition of flavorings
Noun
  • Containers of spices not labeled with contents in bottom shelves in kitchen.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Made with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, spice cake recipes have just the right amount of zing when paired with sweet ingredients.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of spices
Noun
  • Cardamom is a popular spice in Indian dishes, adding rich flavor to curries and sauces.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026
  • On the sweet side, several of our editors adore Coop’s dessert sauces, which far exceed the usual grocery store stuff.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sauces
Noun
  • Therapy rooms look out over the open ocean, as therapists deploy local oils, herbs, and spices via an imaginative roster of treatments.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Edible herbs, strawberries, cherry tomatoes or other safe-to-eat plants take care of taste.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of herbs

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“Seasonings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonings. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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