season

/ˈsiːzən/verb

To add salt, pepper, herbs, or spices to food to give it more flavor.

Example sentences

“Season the chicken with salt and garlic before roasting it.”
“Taste the soup and season it again if needed.”
“He likes to season his eggs with a little black pepper.”

Recipes often say 'season to taste', meaning add as much as you like. Food that is well flavored is 'well seasoned', and the mix you use is 'seasoning'.

food

Synonyms for season

flavor
spice

Related words

ripeFully grown and ready to be picked or eaten, as fruit or vegetables.chopA slice of meat cut from an animal, usually with part of a rib attached.tastyHaving a good flavor; enjoyable to eat.roastTo cook food using dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned, crisp surface.nutritiousContaining the substances your body needs; good for your health when eaten or drunk.fryTo cook food in hot oil or fat, usually in a pan.