ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrē-dē-ənt 
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture : constituent
ingredient
adjective
Examples of ingredient in a Sentence
He uses only the finest ingredients in his cooking.
the ingredients of a salad
the ingredients in the soap
Honesty is an essential ingredient of a successful marriage.
The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
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Asking for just 8 ingredients and about half an hour of time, this easy beef stroganoff recipe is a weeknight winner.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Bates taught Fulco about creating harmonious flavor profiles, respecting ingredients and balancing fat and acid.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Avocado emulsifies the salsa, bringing all the ingredients together for a zippy bite filled with fresh tomatillo, cilantro, and serrano flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
The essential ingredient to cocktail geekery is learning the base ratios and formulas that define a drink, and Wondrich balances the pragmatic with colorful storytelling that keeps things from getting too sleepy.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Bates taught Fulco about creating harmonious flavor profiles, respecting ingredients and balancing fat and acid.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Avocado emulsifies the salsa, bringing all the ingredients together for a zippy bite filled with fresh tomatillo, cilantro, and serrano flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
The essential ingredient to cocktail geekery is learning the base ratios and formulas that define a drink, and Wondrich balances the pragmatic with colorful storytelling that keeps things from getting too sleepy.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ingredient
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“Ingredient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingredient. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: one of the substances that make up a mixture
ingredients of a salad
Medical Definition
ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture
formula which will have just about the same ingredients as mother's milk—Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
ingredient
adjective
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