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Definition of condiment

condiment

/ˈkɑːn.dɪ.mənt/
con · di · ment
Plural:condiments
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Adjective:condimental
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condiment Lexical Profile

condiment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A substance such as salt, mustard, ketchup, or pickle that is added to food, typically after cooking, to impart a specific flavor or enhance its taste.

Example

"The diner offered a wide array of condiments on every table, including hot sauce, malt vinegar, and Dijon mustard."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While often confused with spices or herbs used during cooking, a condiment typically refers to a prepared sauce, relish, or seasoning added to food at the table after it has been cooked.

• Nearby Words

condescending
condescendingly
condescension
condiment
condition
conditional
conditionally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Middle French condiment, from Latin condimentum ('spice, seasoning'), derived from condire ('to pickle, preserve, or season food').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Condiment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/condiment
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