condiment
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɑndəmənt// UK //kˈɒndɪmənt// condi·ment
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.
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.
From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.