flavoring

noun

fla·​vor·​ing ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce flavoring (audio)

Examples of flavoring in a Sentence

We used ginger and other natural flavorings. soup made with beef flavoring
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Boca Raton resident Pam Duhamel, who is originally from London, purchases a can of Heinz baked beans, marmite (a yeast extract used as a flavoring), a bottle of Branston squeezable pickle, and a container of Coleman’s mustard. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025 Plus, the butter flavoring can contain compounds that can be harmful to the lungs. Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, CNBC, 4 July 2025 These are made by blending different cuts of pork, beef, and/or chicken with preservatives, salt, and flavorings; and they're preserved through curing, smoking or adding chemicals like nitrates and nitrites. Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025 Butter mints are made by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, and mint flavoring (plus other flavorings) into a dough which is then optionally colored and cut into small pieces. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flavoring was in 1845

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“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flavoring. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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flavoring

noun
fla·​vor·​ing
ˈflā-vər-iŋ

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