seasoning seasoning /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

noun

1. The act of adding a seasoning to food  ( seasoning )
   the act of adding a seasoning to food
   
2. Something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts  ( flavorer [American] , flavoring [American] , flavourer [Canadian, British] , flavouring [Canadian, British] , seasoner , seasoning )
   something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts