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noun

ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ

Definition of flavoring

as in flavor

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

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verb

present participle of flavor

as in spicing

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

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Nicotine pouches contain a nicotine powder or salt that's derived from the tobacco plant, as well as plant fiber, flavoring, and other chemicals. — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 From perfumes and synthetic flavorings to plastics and resins, acetaldehyde is a chemical used to make countless everyday products. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

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The plant’s formal applications gradually reduced to little more than a flavoring agent, featured famously in root beer alongside sarsaparilla, juniper, and vanilla. — Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026 Storebought vindaloo curry paste pulls double duty here, flavoring both the meatballs and the creamy spinach sauce. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

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In This Article Key Takeaways Fresh corn doesn’t need to boil for very long to enhance its sweet flavor and crunch.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors have become increasingly common across grocery stores and restaurant menus, while the customizable bowl has become a fixture of the American workday lunch.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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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

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