verb
season
To add salt, spices, or other flavorings to food.
She seasons the soup with pepper and herbs.
Etymology
The verb developed around making something ready or fit for use. In cooking, seasoning makes food ready for eating by adjusting its flavor.
More examples
- He seasoned the vegetables before roasting them.
- They have seasoned the sauce lightly.
- The cook is seasoning the rice.
Forms
season · seasons · seasoned · seasoning
seasoning noun — Salt, herbs, or spices added for flavor.