condimentnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/us/ˈkɑːn.də.mənt/formala substance, such as salt, that you add to food to improve its taste
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Herbs & spices
- allspice
- basil
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- borage
- caper
- cinnamon
- coriander
- cumin
- curry paste
- curry powder
- lemon grass
- mace
- marjoram
- masala
- oregano
- spice
- tarragon
- thyme
- turmeric
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Examples from literature
- On each table is a caster-stand, containing cruets of condiments and seasons.
- Salt and pepper are used as condiments.
- Serve cold as a condiment with meat.
- The most common condiments are, mustard, pepper, pepper-sauce, ginger, cayenne-pepper, and spices.
- The young sprouts from the roots of sweet fennel when blanched are a very agreeable salad and condiment.