Word
condiment
Phoneticscondi·ment
US/ˈkɑndəmənt/
UK/kˈɒndɪmənt/
Countable noun Cooking
Definition
n. a substance like salt, pepper, or vinegar that you add to food to improve its taste. It is usually used in small amounts to make a dish more interesting.
n. a substance added to food to enhance its flavour, such as salt, pepper, or vinegar. Often used in small quantities to season a dish.
Examples
“The chef served the grilled steak with a side of spicy mustard as a condiment to balance the richness.”
“While some cultures rely heavily on fermented sauces as a primary condiment, others prefer to keep their dishes simple with just a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.”
Examples
contextual
“The chef served the grilled steak with a side of spicy mustard as a condiment to balance the richness.”
complex
“While some cultures rely heavily on fermented sauces as a primary condiment, others prefer to keep their dishes simple with just a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.”
Etymology
From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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