ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrē-dē-ənt 
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture : constituent
ingredient
adjective
Synonyms
Examples of ingredient in a Sentence
He uses only the finest ingredients in his cooking.
the ingredients of a salad
the ingredients in the soap
Honesty is an essential ingredient of a successful marriage.
The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
Recent Examples on the Web
The oil is made with 10 key ingredients, including coconut oil, vitamins C and E, tea tree oil and more, that all come together to support skin health.
—
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl with a whisk or a hand blender.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Kreutzer is adamant on baking with fresh ingredients and from scratch
Kreutzer believes baked goods should always be made fresh.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
The culinary program is all about local ingredients, keeping the food simple yet fresh and in a setting that's beyond photogenic.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Best for: Bloat, gas Key ingredients: Peppermint leaf, lemon balm, fennel, anise (licorice), and caraway
Pros: Vegan; affordable
Cons: The pills may have a strong smell and taste.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Some 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and the financial strain isn’t a helpful ingredient to stabilizing your employees’ mental health conditions.
—Jennifer Young, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All businesses are closed, so where can this atoning single mother purchase the main ingredient?
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The mystery ingredients were doozies: cipollini onions, bamboo shoots, mustard, marshmallows, chicken livers, black garlic, ginseng and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl with a whisk or a hand blender.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Kreutzer is adamant on baking with fresh ingredients and from scratch
Kreutzer believes baked goods should always be made fresh.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
The culinary program is all about local ingredients, keeping the food simple yet fresh and in a setting that's beyond photogenic.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
Best for: Bloat, gas Key ingredients: Peppermint leaf, lemon balm, fennel, anise (licorice), and caraway
Pros: Vegan; affordable
Cons: The pills may have a strong smell and taste.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024
Some 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and the financial strain isn’t a helpful ingredient to stabilizing your employees’ mental health conditions.
—Jennifer Young, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All businesses are closed, so where can this atoning single mother purchase the main ingredient?
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The mystery ingredients were doozies: cipollini onions, bamboo shoots, mustard, marshmallows, chicken livers, black garlic, ginseng and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Ingredient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingredient. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: one of the substances that make up a mixture
ingredients of a salad
Medical Definition
ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture
formula which will have just about the same ingredients as mother's milk—Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
ingredient
adjective
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