Spice
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /spaɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spice is a noun meaning (countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
Meaning
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The quality of being spicy.
- (figurative, uncountable) Appeal, interest; an attribute that makes something appealing, interesting, or engaging.
- (uncountable) A psychoactive neocannabinoid.
- (uncountable, Yorkshire) Sweets, candy.
- A characteristic touch or taste; smack; flavour.
- An aromatic odor.
- (obsolete) Species; kind.
Example Sentences
variety is the spice of life
Let's go daan to t'spice shop an see what they've i stock
What spice level do you want for your pad thai? I recommend mild.
Madame de Pompadour was fond of chocolates spiced with vanilla and amber.
Word Forms
- spices
- spicing
- spiced
Synonyms for spice
Depending on context, synonyms include spiciness, zest, spicery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zest, spicery, spiciness, pepper, chili, chilli.
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