condiment

American  

[kon-duh-muhnt] / ˈkɒn də mənt /

noun

1. something used to give a special flavor to food, as mustard, ketchup, salt, or spices.

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condiment British  

/ ˈkɒndɪmənt /

noun

1. any spice or sauce such as salt, pepper, mustard, etc

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Other Word Forms

• condimental adjective
• condimentary adjective
• noncondiment noun
• noncondimental adjective

Etymology

Origin of condiment

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French < Latin condīmentum spice, equivalent to condī ( re ) to season + -mentum -ment

Example Sentences

A convicted murderer in the state of Victoria has sued the prisons commissioner over his lack of access to the quintessentially Australian condiment.

From Barron's

State authorities say inmates may use the strong-smelling condiment to disguise contraband substances or brew alcohol behind bars.

From BBC

Kraft Heinz announced in September that it will split into two companies, one focused on faster-growing sauces and condiments and the other on grocery staples.

From Barron's

Greetings, writing messages on cups, personalizing the hand off of orders, offering ceramic mugs and glass cups for people ordering drinks to stay, and cleaning the lobby and condiment bar were Starbucks’s top concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

His efforts have included remodelling stores to revamp seating and bringing back self-service condiment bars.

From BBC

Related Words

• dressing
• gravy
• horseradish
• ketchup
• mustard
• pepper
• relish
• salsa
• salt
• sauce
• seasoning
• spice