What does condiment mean?
Condiment means Something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook..
Condiment
/ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ · noun
Meaning
Something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook..
Definitions by Sense
- Something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook.
- (transitive) To season with condiments.
- (transitive) To pickle.
Example Sentences
As a condiment in food, paprika is reputed to be strongly aphrodisiac.
Congressmen gleefully wolfed down every imaginable version of the hot dog – smoked kielbasas, jumbo grillers, Big & Juicy's, kosher dogs and spiced dogs – topped with every imaginable condiment – hot mustard, sweet mustard, jalapenos, spaghetti sauce, regular relish, corn relish, maple syrup salsa and the secret sauce of Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.). ("If I told you the recipe," an aide explained, "I'd have to shoot you.")
Synonyms for condiment
Antonyms for condiment
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Word Forms
- condiments
- condimenting
- condimented
Usage Notes
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How do you use condiment in a sentence?
As a condiment in food, paprika is reputed to be strongly aphrodisiac.
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