condiment
noun
con·di·ment ˈkän-də-mənt 
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially : a pungent seasoning
condimental
ˌkän-də-ˈmen-tᵊl
adjective 
Synonyms
- seasoning
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Example Sentences
the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
Recent Examples on the Web Hot honey is a spicy sweet condiment infused with fresh or dried chile peppers. 
Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 And everyone knows mustard is the only acceptable condiment on a hot dog. Staff Reports, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022 And in a similar way to how Parisians have been upset about the lack of the condiment, Italians are now fretting about what a shortage of rice—and risotto—would mean to both their diets and their livelihoods. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 July 2022 Dijon mustard is the latest food shortage casualty—causing distress for France, the biggest consumer of the condiment. Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 16 July 2022 But recent supply-chain problems have caused shortages of the popular condiment, according to USA Today. cleveland, 15 July 2022 Unlike the more commonly used fresh and dried chiles at the store, chiltepín provides the convenience of a condiment like hot sauce or chile flakes. Sylvio Martins, Bon Appétit, 14 July 2022 This recipe makes a significant amount of the popular condiment, but your dinner guests won't be able to get enough. BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 With about two pounds of peppers making a pound of harissa, the workshop produces more than 400 pounds of the condiment a day. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2022 See More
Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 And everyone knows mustard is the only acceptable condiment on a hot dog. Staff Reports, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022 And in a similar way to how Parisians have been upset about the lack of the condiment, Italians are now fretting about what a shortage of rice—and risotto—would mean to both their diets and their livelihoods. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 July 2022 Dijon mustard is the latest food shortage casualty—causing distress for France, the biggest consumer of the condiment. Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 16 July 2022 But recent supply-chain problems have caused shortages of the popular condiment, according to USA Today. cleveland, 15 July 2022 Unlike the more commonly used fresh and dried chiles at the store, chiltepín provides the convenience of a condiment like hot sauce or chile flakes. Sylvio Martins, Bon Appétit, 14 July 2022 This recipe makes a significant amount of the popular condiment, but your dinner guests won't be able to get enough. BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 With about two pounds of peppers making a pound of harissa, the workshop produces more than 400 pounds of the condiment a day. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin condimentum, from condire to season
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
condiment
noun
con·di·ment ˈkän-də-mənt
: something added to food to make it taste better
Medical Definition
condiment
noun
con·di·ment ˈkän-də-mənt
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially : a pungent seasoning
condiments
noun
as in spices
something used to enhance the flavor of cooked or prepared food the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments Synonyms & Similar Words
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