Condiment
/ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 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.
"As a condiment in food, paprika is reputed to be strongly aphrodisiac."
- 2 a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment wordnet
Verb
- 1 To season with condiments. transitive
- 2 To pickle. transitive
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Banana ketchup is a popular condiment in the Philippines."
Etymology
From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.