seasoning

/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/
noun
  1. Salt, herbs, spices, or other flavorings added to food to enhance its taste.
    • She keeps her seasonings in a special rack above the stove.
    • The store sells a wide variety of seasonings for different cuisines.
    • Add a pinch of seasoning to the soup to bring out the flavors.
  2. The process of adding flavor to food with salt, herbs, or spices.
    • Seasoning should be done gradually, tasting as you go.
    • The chef demonstrated the art of seasoning during the cooking class.
    • Proper seasoning is the key to making a simple dish taste great.
  3. The process of treating wood or other material by drying it to make it ready for use.
    • The company specializes in the seasoning of timber for construction.
    • Proper seasoning prevents the wood from warping later.
    • The seasoning of the lumber took over a year in the drying shed.
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