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An aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food
“Add a seasoning of nutmeg, the orange juice and salt and pepper.”
Something used to add taste or flavor to food
“I sprinkled some seasoning on the grilled chicken to enhance its flavor.”
The process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured
A type of taste, or something affecting the sense of taste
Herbaceous garnish with curly leaves, used to enhance flavor and appearance in culinary dishes
A small amount of something
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it
A person's education and experience
The action of teaching (or learning) a skill or type of behavior
Present participle for to give or add flavor to by seasoning
“Season your dish with the finest herbs and spices and let the aroma of Italian cooking excite you.”
Present participle for to mature, becoming fit for use
“Wood begins to season as soon as it is exposed.”
Present participle for to train or provide experience to someone in a given role or job
“Phil's one of those people newsrooms used to have in abundance. He's the veteran ballclubs keep on the team to season the rookies.”
Present participle for to be, or cause to be, acclimatized or used to something
“Autumn, giving the settler time to season himself to the climate, to build his cot, clear his land, plow his fields, plant and sow, is by far the best time to arrive in the land.”
Present participle for to toughen up, or to make stronger or more resistant (physically or mentally)
“He worked his men hard all week, taking advantage of every available practice time to season them for the grind which they expect tonight.”
Present participle for to add a quality or feature, especially enliven or make more exciting
“These ancient Latin writers would tend to season their works with incisive and weighty phrases.”
Present participle for to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
Present participle for to coat food with seasoning or marinade before (or during) cooking
Present participle for to preserve food, typically in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution
Present participle for to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking
Present participle for to improve by giving renewed life or spirit to
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