ALL meanings of seasoning
sea·son·ing
S s - 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
- noun seasoning any period or time: in the season of my youth. 1
- noun seasoning a suitable, proper, fitting, or right time: This is not the season for frivolity. 1
- verb with object seasoning to heighten or improve the flavor of (food) by adding condiments, spices, herbs, or the like. 1
- verb with object seasoning to give relish or a certain character to: conversation seasoned with wit. 1
- verb with object seasoning to mature, ripen, or condition by exposure to suitable conditions or treatment: a writer seasoned by experience. 1
- verb with object seasoning to dry or otherwise treat (lumber) so as to harden and render immune to shrinkage, warpage, etc. 1
- verb with object seasoning to accustom or harden: troops seasoned by battle. 1
- verb without object seasoning to become seasoned, matured, hardened, or the like. 1
- idioms seasoning for a season, for a time, especially a short time: He lived in Paris for a season. 1
- idioms seasoning in good season, in enough time; sufficiently early: Applicants will be notified of our decision in good season. 1
- idioms seasoning in season, in the time or state for use, eating, etc.: Asparagus is now in season. in the period regulated by law, as for hunting and fishing. at the right time; opportunely. (of an animal, especially female) in a state of readiness for mating; in heat. in good season. 1
- idioms seasoning in season and out of season, regardless of time or season; at all times: Misfortunes plague this family in season and out of season. 1
- idioms seasoning out of season, not in season: The price is so high because lilacs are out of season now. 1
- noun seasoning flavouring: salt, pepper, spice 1
- noun seasoning adding salt, pepper or spice 1
- variable noun seasoning Seasoning is salt, pepper, or other spices that are added to food to improve its flavour. 0
- noun seasoning something that enhances the flavour of food, such as salt or herbs 0
- noun seasoning anything that adds zest; esp., salt, spices, etc. added to food to make it more tasty 0