condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt 
plural condiments
: something (such as a seasoning, sauce, garnish, or topping) that is added to food usually after the food is prepared and that enhances or adds to its flavor
Mustard is a top-selling condiment, and although ketchup and mayonnaise consistently outrank it in popularity worldwide, more than 700 million pounds of mustard are sold every year …—
Melissa St. Aude
Melissa St. AudeThen he presents … a bowl of creamy potatoes and a tray of six condiments, including pesto, horseradish, sea salt, red pepper sauce, raisin sauce and garlicky mayonnaise.—Jerry Shriver
Jerry ShriverExamples of condiment in a Sentence
the cafeteria's self-serve table has a full array of condiments
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Although it was originally conceived as a side salad, it is now frequently enjoyed as a dip (the heft of this mixture begs for sturdy corn chips, like Fritos) and as a lively condiment for topping tacos and other savory meals.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Kim wasn’t referring to the top of a shaker for a condiment used to flavor food.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
Assuming there's no condiments, there can be around 30 grams of protein from a hamburger, as well 18 grams of fat.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Limiting condiments and side dishes: Side dishes and condiments are often packed with sodium.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
Kim wasn’t referring to the top of a shaker for a condiment used to flavor food.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 16 May 2025
Assuming there's no condiments, there can be around 30 grams of protein from a hamburger, as well 18 grams of fat.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Limiting condiments and side dishes: Side dishes and condiments are often packed with sodium.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for condiment
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“Condiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condiment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt
: something used to give food a good taste
especially
: a tangy seasoning
Medical Definition
condiment
noun
con·di·ment
ˈkän-də-mənt
: something used to enhance the flavor of food
especially
: a pungent seasoning
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