condiment

noun

ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
Definition of condimentnext
as in flavoring
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments

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Recent Examples of condiment Founded in 1998, Mitsuwa Market offers an array of authentic Japanese ingredients, including high-grade rice, miso, seaweed, snacks and condiments. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Now, its grosses are hardly blockbuster level, but Ketchup (the company’s unusual moniker is a reference to its founder’s favorite condiment) has wisely limited its financial exposure to give it a greater chance of turning a profit. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 Garlic confit transforms pungent raw cloves into a sweet, tender, jammy condiment by cooking them slowly in a bath of oil. — Jeremy Fox, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for condiment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiment
  1. flavoring
  2. seasoning
  3. sauce
  4. spice
  5. herb
Noun
  • Later that day, at the other end of the sprawling coastal city, an inspection team arrived unannounced at a factory for food flavorings and bakery additives.
    — Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Be mindful of the nutrition label when buying peanut butter or oatmeal and avoid varieties with additives, sugar, and flavorings.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavoring
Noun
  • To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Taste and adjust as needed; the anchovies, Worcestershire, and cheese provide substantial seasoning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of seasoning
Noun
  • Butter, mac and cheese and a sauce lacked common name of the foods.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Served on Vista Alegre porcelain, recent dishes from Tap’s Local Stars program have included sautéed prawns with strawberry gazpacho, roasted cod in pil-pil sauce, veal terrine, and Dom Rodrigo, an Algarve dessert made with egg yolks and almonds.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of sauce
Noun
  • For example, one version of the chemical carvone smells like mint, while the other has a whiff of caraway, a spice often used in rye bread.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Turkey is notably juicy, while the jalapeño-cheddar sausage delivers a satisfying snap and balanced spice with molten pockets of Tillamook cheese.
    — Digital Producer, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of spice
Noun
  • John had become seriously ill with a liver disease, and the couple had relocated to Koh Samui to seek out a special herb that grew here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • If garlic or onions regularly leave you smelling off, Cleveland Clinic suggests using them sparingly or swapping in herbs and spices.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of herb

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