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Webster 1913 Edition
Condiment
Con′di-ment
,Noun.
Something used to give relish to food, and to gratify the taste; a pungment and appetizing substance, as pepper or mustard; seasoning.
As for radish and the like, they are for
condiments
, and not for nourishment. Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Condiment
CONDIMENT
,Noun.
As for radish and the like, they are for condiments, and not for nourishment.
Definition 2024
condiment
condiment
English
Noun
condiment (plural condiments)
- Something used to enhance the flavor of food; for example, salt or pepper.
- 1994 July 21, Faye Fiore, “Congress relishes another franking privilege: Meat lobby puts on the dog with exclusive luncheon for lawmakers – experts on pork”, in Los Angeles Times:
- Congressmen gleefully wolfed down every imaginable version of the hot dog – smoked kielbasas, jumbo grillers, Big & Juicy's, kosher dogs and spiced dogs – topped with every imaginable condiment – hot mustard, sweet mustard, jalapenos, spaghetti sauce, regular relish, corn relish, maple syrup salsa and the secret sauce of Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.). ("If I told you the recipe," an aide explained, "I'd have to shoot you.")
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- See also Wikisaurus:seasoning
Translations
something used to enhance flavor
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