seasoning

US /ˈsiː.zən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsiː.zən.ɪŋ/
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1.

salt, herbs, or spices added to food to enhance the flavor

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Add some seasoning to the soup for more flavor.
The chef used a special blend of seasonings for the roast chicken.
2.

the action of adding salt, herbs, or spices to food

:
The perfect seasoning of the steak made it incredibly tender.
Careful seasoning is key to a delicious dish.