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Condiment - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A condiment is a substance, such as salt, sauce, or spice, added to food to enhance its flavor. Common examples include ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.

condiment

/ˈkɑːndɪmənt/ /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

Definition:

A substance added to food to enhance flavor, such as salt, pepper, or sauce.

Synonyms:

seasoning, relish, dressing, sauce

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

blandness, plainness

Common Collocations:

table condiment, spicy condiment, condiment bottle, condiment tray

Derivatives:

condimental, condimented

Usage Tips:

Use "condiment" for flavor-enhancing additions like ketchup or mustard, not main ingredients.

Common Phrases:

"salt of the earth, " "spice things up, " "in a pickle"

Etymology:

From Latin *condimentum*, meaning "spice or seasoning," derived from *condire* ("to preserve or pickle").

Examples:

  • 1. She added a spicy condiment to her sandwich.
  • 2. The table was set with salt and other condiments.
  • 3. Mustard is a popular condiment for hot dogs.
  • 4. He prefers his fries without any condiments.

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