seasoning
pronunciation
How to pronounce seasoning in British English:
UK [ˈsiːznɪŋ , ˈsiːzənɪŋ]
How to pronounce seasoning in American English:
US [ˈsiːznɪŋ , ˈsiːzənɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
- the act of adding a seasoning to food
Word Origin
- seasoning (n.)
- "act of adding flavor," 1510s; "something added to a dish to impart flavor," 1570s, verbal noun from season (v.).
Example
- 1. Which qualities must a " second seasoning " have ?
- 2. Salt , of course , is a seasoning beyond question .
- 3. Seasoning . A line of chocolate-based grilling rubs and spice blends are suitable for seasoning beef , poultry , and pork .
- 4. Top a small baked potato with 2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt and sprinkle with cajun seasoning .
- 5. You can snip the green ends every few days for practically endless seasoning .