seasoning
/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/ · sea·son·ing
noun
- Something used to add taste or flavour to food, such as salt and pepper or other condiment, herb or spice. She sprinkled a pinch of seasoning on the roasted vegetables.
- Anything added to increase enjoyment. The lively music was the perfect seasoning for the evening.
- A coat of polymerized oil inside a cooking vessel which renders the surface non‑stick. After years of use, the cast‑iron skillet had a well‑seasoned surface.
verb
- Present participle of *season*: to add seasoning to food or to treat a surface with a polymerized oil coating. She is seasoning the soup with fresh herbs.
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Did you know? The term ‘seasoning’ for a polymerized oil coating on cast‑iron cookware dates back to the 19th century, and sailors once used ‘seasoning’ as slang for a ship’s crew.