seasoning Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
seasoner; flavoring; flavouring; flavorer; flavourer.
noun the act of adding a seasoning to food
verb lend flavor to
season; flavor; flavour.
- Season the chicken breast after roasting it
verb make fit
harden; season.
- This trip will season even the hardiest traveller
verb make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate
season; temper; mollify.
- she tempered her criticism

The act or process by which anything is seasoned.
That which is added to any species of food, to give it a higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment.
Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation.
Political speculations are of so dry and austere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent seasonings. Addison.
Knight.