flavoring

[fley-ver-ing]

noun

1. something that gives flavor; a substance or preparation used to give a particular flavor to food or drink.

   vanilla flavoring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flavoring¹

First recorded in 1835–45; flavor + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Gone are the days of flavoring your morning coffee with a bit of ink, accidentally dipping the corner of the newsprint into a mug while thumbing through the pages.

From Salon

“And Just Like That” hasn’t entirely exorcised that image, although Anthony has been updated to add something more to the mix than the bracing splash of tartness flavoring Charlotte’s simple syrup personality.

From Salon

In Peru, limited coca cultivation is allowed and controlled by a government monopoly, which then sells the decocainized leaves to Coca-Cola for flavoring.

From Salon

When it comes to flavoring and seasoning a steak, I like keeping it minimalist: heavily seasoned with salt and then simply basted with rosemary, garlic and butter.

From Salon

A centuries-old culinary staple in Asia, pandan is a tropical shrub whose leaves are boiled and used for flavoring in drinks, desserts, rice and more.

From Salon

Related Words

• additive 
• condiment 
• herb 
• sauce 
• seasoning 
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