condiments

noun

plural of condiment
as in spices
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 condiments Like all of the burrito-centric businesses popping up around Los Angeles, Pulido offers an impressive array of salsa and condiments to drizzle or dunk in. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 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 Wipe Up Spills Right Away Those small spills—from juice, condiments, or dairy—are often the sticky culprits. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Inspectors also found milk at 60 degrees and raw beef stored above condiments and milk. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 This may be the only pho that needs no garnishes or condiments. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Rice makes a similar case for condiments, where flavor is the star of a dish rather than a supporting player. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 The consumer, not the brand roster, always drives the first decision, a philosophy that runs through every example Drolet raised, from cream cheese to condiments. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condiments
  1. spices
  2. sauces
  3. flavorings
  4. seasonings
  5. herbs
Noun
  • Flour, salt and spices were not labeled with the common name of the food.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The chicken is marinated with garlic, onion, paprika, and other spices before being seared and sliced.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of spices
Noun
  • Dressings and sauces in dispensing bottles did not have the common name of the foods.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sauces
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 flavorings
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
  • 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
Definition of seasonings
Noun
  • Surrounded by its own garden, the restaurant builds much of its menu upon a base of herbs and vegetables, like kale and carrots harvested mere steps from the open-concept kitchen.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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 herbs

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“Condiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condiments. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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