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. —
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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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On the table between their plates of chicken wings and dipping sauce was a can of Old Bay seasoning.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 May 2025
Another thing to keep in mind: There are home cooks among us who use the amount listed in a recipe as a mere starting point, embodying the meme of seasoning with their hearts and opting for a mountain of garlic cloves when the ingredient list calls for only two.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Sprinkle with salt and your favorite herbs, spices, or seasoning blend, then bake in a 425°F oven for about 20 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Visitors can step into a foodie paradise featuring high-quality ingredients from honeys and oils to spice & sauce seasoning and BBQ rubs, delectable street food from Peru, Korea, India, Turkey, Scandinavia and more.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 May 2025
Another thing to keep in mind: There are home cooks among us who use the amount listed in a recipe as a mere starting point, embodying the meme of seasoning with their hearts and opting for a mountain of garlic cloves when the ingredient list calls for only two.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Sprinkle with salt and your favorite herbs, spices, or seasoning blend, then bake in a 425°F oven for about 20 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Visitors can step into a foodie paradise featuring high-quality ingredients from honeys and oils to spice & sauce seasoning and BBQ rubs, delectable street food from Peru, Korea, India, Turkey, Scandinavia and more.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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