Thesaurus results for FLAVORING

flavoring 1 of 2

noun

ˈflā-v(ə-)riŋ

Definition of flavoring

as in flavor

something (as a spice or herb) that adds an agreeable or interesting taste to food soup made with beef flavoring

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

flavoring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of flavor

as in spicing

to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored try flavoring the beans with salt and oregano

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of flavoring

Noun

The treat is made from blending water, sugar and fruit flavorings into a smooth dense consistency. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 These are made by blending different cuts of pork, beef, or chicken with preservatives, salt, and flavorings. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 14 July 2026

Verb

The plant’s formal applications gradually reduced to little more than a flavoring agent, featured famously in root beer alongside sarsaparilla, juniper, and vanilla. — Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2026 Storebought vindaloo curry paste pulls double duty here, flavoring both the meatballs and the creamy spinach sauce. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flavoring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flavoring

Noun

That’s a lot of virgin oak in the mix, which adds an intensity of flavor compared to used barrels, and each type of wood is meant to bring different notes to the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
The new Banana Bread Latte and Banana Bread Chai combine banana, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of flavor

Verb

Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
And some Germany supporters are on board with spicing things up.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of spicing

Browse Nearby Words

flavorful

flavoring

flavorings

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Flavoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flavoring. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of flavoring

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on flavoring

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

august

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes