Season with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsizən/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

SEE-zuhn with or SEE-zuhn wihth

UK

sˈiːzən/ /wˈɪð

SEE-zuhn with

Definition

To add herbs, spices, salt, or other flavorings to food while cooking or before eating, in order to improve its taste.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in cooking contexts; the word following "season with" names the ingredient ("season with salt"). Can be literal or, rarely, metaphorical. Often followed by a list of spices or herbs. Sometimes confused with "spice up," which can mean to make something more interesting in a general sense.

• Spanish: sazonar con - condimentar con
• Portuguese (BR): temperar com - adicionar tempero a
• Portuguese (PT): temperar com - adicionar tempero a
• Chinese (Simplified): 用...调味
• Chinese (Traditional): 用...調味
• Hindi: ...से स्वाद बढ़ाना
• Arabic: تتبل بـ
• Bengali: মসলা দেয়া - স্বাদ বাড়ানো
• Russian: приправить
• Japanese: で味付けする
• Vietnamese: nêm với
• Korean: 양념하다
• Turkish: ile tatlandırmak
• Urdu: مصالحہ ڈالنا
• Indonesian: membumbui dengan

Example Sentences

Season with salt and pepper before serving.

basic

You should season with garlic for a stronger taste.

basic

Please season with herbs at the end.

basic

Just a pinch of chili powder is enough to season with.

natural

I like to season with fresh lemon juice at the table.

natural

Chefs often season with a variety of spices to create unique flavors.

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