seasoning

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noun

sea·​son·​ing ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ How to pronounce seasoning (audio)
ˈsēz-niŋ
plural seasonings
Synonyms of seasoningnext
: something that serves to season
especially : an ingredient or mixture of ingredients added to a dish to enhance or add to its flavor
salt, pepper, and other seasonings
a garlic and herb seasoning
… fish … coated in Cajun seasoning for an extra kick. —Helen Freund

seasoning

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present participle of season entry 2

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Noun My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano. Add some seasoning to the marinade. The soup needs more seasoning.
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Then there were more than 20 droppings on the floor under seasoning shelves, 25-plus droppings on the floor under a steam table and the 50-plus droppings left under the kitchen handwash sink. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 McCormick & Company The manufacturer of Old Bay seasoning is likely to gain ground on its exposure to faster-growing consumer groups, according to Jefferies. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 This builds flavor in your dish before any flavorful liquids or other seasonings are added. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Those bits consist of the best-ever everything bagel seasoning, which is paired with a creamy sunflower dressing. — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seasoning

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First Known Use

Noun

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seasoning was in 1580

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seasoning
seasonless
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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seasoning

noun
sea·​son·​ing
ˈsēz-niŋ, 
-ᵊn-iŋ
: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons

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