seasoning
noun
sea·son·ing
ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ 
ˈsēz-niŋ
plural seasonings
: 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
Helen Freund Examples of seasoning in a Sentence
My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano.
Add some seasoning to the marinade.
The soup needs more seasoning.
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Italian seasoning adds a comforting, nostalgic nod to classic minestrone, while the fresh basil provides a bright, aromatic lift that enhances the overall flavor profile.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
On Day 2, for Power Lunch: Quick, Nutritious Meals to Keep You Going, Chef Alex Hill created a quick and delicious curry chicken salad and salad with black eyed peas, peppers and more, all while educating the crowd on the importance of utilizing fresh seasonings.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
Save the solids as a seasoning; bottle the liquid catchup for use as a condiment.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
And a bowl of lobster fried rice is topped with a meaty lobster tail dusted in a Cajun seasoning.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
On Day 2, for Power Lunch: Quick, Nutritious Meals to Keep You Going, Chef Alex Hill created a quick and delicious curry chicken salad and salad with black eyed peas, peppers and more, all while educating the crowd on the importance of utilizing fresh seasonings.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
Save the solids as a seasoning; bottle the liquid catchup for use as a condiment.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
And a bowl of lobster fried rice is topped with a meaty lobster tail dusted in a Cajun seasoning.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for seasoning
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“Seasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasoning. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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