condiment
noun
con·di·ment
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Definition of condiment
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially
: a pungent seasoning
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Other Words from condiment
condimental
\ ˌkän-də-ˈmen-tᵊl
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of condiment in a Sentence
the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
Recent Examples on the Web
For the uninitiated, nam prik is a staple Thai condiment somewhere between a dip and a relish, featuring dried, fried, or fresh chiles. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "Go Ahead and Fill Up on This Fiery Cashew Dip," 26 July 2019 This same condiment provides acidic counterpunch to a whole tilapia, offered grilled or fried, its earthy flesh easily parting from a grid of bones. — Hadley Tomicki, latimes.com, "Mother-daughter duo cook side-by-side at Belizean pop-up No Reservation L.A.," 12 July 2019 This just might be the best condiment in Somerville. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "When you’re in Cantina La Mexicana, Union Square is the same as it ever was," 25 June 2019 According to a report in Mashed.com, a woman named Thanom Chakkapak from the seaside community of Sri Racha invented a hot sauce in the 1930s that was intended to be a condiment to add to seafood. — Patrick May, The Mercury News, "Why your favorite spicy sauce is in court again," 13 June 2019 Gremolata is an herb condiment classically made from parsley, lemon zest and finely chopped garlic. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, "What Is Gremolata? Here's Why You Should Add It to Every Meal," 4 June 2019 Fournier sells prosciutto, other meats, pasta sauces, and condiments, but 80 percent of his business is cheese. — Maria Cramer, BostonGlobe.com, "This cheese shop’s a slice of old Boston," 1 Aug. 2019 Loving mayo risks being seen as a version of the condiment itself: white, fat, and boring. — Emily Dreyfuss, WIRED, "In Defense of Mayonnaise," 4 July 2019 Everything else—drinks, chips, extra condiments, salads, and sides—gets outsourced to friends. — Alison Roman, Bon Appétit, "With a Mini Grill, the World is Your Cookout," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'condiment.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for condiment
condiment
noun
English Language Learners Definition of condiment
: something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor
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condiment
noun
con·di·ment
| \ ˈkän-də-mənt
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Kids Definition of condiment
: something added to food to make it taste better
condiment
noun
con·di·ment
| \ ˈkän-də-mənt
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Medical Definition of condiment
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially
: a pungent seasoning
Other Words from condiment
condimental
\ ˌkän-də-ˈment-ᵊl
\
adjective
\
adjective
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