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- [see-zuh-ning]
- /ˈsi zə nɪŋ/
- /ˈsiː.zən.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-zuh-ning]
- /ˈsi zə nɪŋ/
Definitions of seasoning word
- noun seasoning one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, but geographically at different dates in different climates. 1
- noun seasoning a period of the year characterized by particular conditions of weather, temperature, etc.: the rainy season. 1
- noun seasoning a period of the year when something is best or available: the oyster season. 1
- noun seasoning a period of the year marked by certain conditions, activities, etc.: baseball season. 1
- noun seasoning a period of the year immediately before and after a special holiday or occasion: the Christmas season. 1
- noun seasoning Sports. a period with reference to the total number of games to be played by a team: a 162-game season. a period with reference to the won-lost record of a team after it has completed its schedule: a .700 season. 1
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Origin of seasoning
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; season + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Seasoning
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
seasoning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
seasoning usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for seasoning
noun seasoning
- background — Your background is the kind of family you come from and the kind of education you have had. It can also refer to such things as your social and racial origins, your financial status, or the type of work experience that you have.
- catsup — ketchup
- chalk talk — an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard
- condiment — A condiment is a substance such as salt, pepper, or mustard that you add to food when you eat it in order to improve the flavour.
- curry — Curry is a dish composed of meat and vegetables, or just vegetables, in a sauce containing hot spices. It is usually eaten with rice and is one of the main dishes of India.
Top questions with seasoning
- how to make taco seasoning?
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