seasoning

1 of 2

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

seasoning

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present participle of season entry 2

Synonyms of seasoning

Noun

• flavor
• flavoring

Examples of seasoning in a Sentence

Noun

My favorite seasonings are black pepper and oregano.

Add some seasoning to the marinade.

The soup needs more seasoning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

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

What’s more, the mixes can be used straight from the envelope as a dry rub for meat, as a base for dips, or even as a popcorn seasoning. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

This is a 10-pound box of wings, first and second sections, with no sauce and no seasoning, so the flavor is entirely up to you. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

That is then mixed with mayonnaise and other vegetables and seasonings, such as celery, pepper, or scallions. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1580, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seasoning

• reasoning

Kids Definition

seasoning

noun

sea·​son·​ing

ˈsēz-niŋ, 

-ᵊn-iŋ

: something (as a spice or herb) that seasons