condiment

noun

con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially : a pungent seasoning
condimental adjective

Examples of condiment in a Sentence

the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
Recent Examples on the Web It was used in households decades before similar condiments were drizzled on haute cuisine. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024 It can be used as a marinade for pork, beef, or seafood, or passed tableside as a condiment. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for condiment 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of condiment was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condiment. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

condiment

noun
con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
: something used to give food a good taste
especially : a tangy seasoning

Medical Definition

condiment

noun
con·​di·​ment ˈkän-də-mənt How to pronounce condiment (audio)
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially : a pungent seasoning
condimental adjective

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