What does "seasoned" mean?

1. (experienced) having a lot of experience in a particular job or activity. 2. (flavoured food) having salt, pepper, or spices added to improve the taste. 3. (treated wood) wood that has been dried out so it is ready to be used for building or burning.

How do you use "seasoned"?

often used before a noun to describe a professional. specifically used in the context of timber and firewood.

seasoned

adj.

US //ˈsizənd// UK //sˈiːzənd// sea·soned

1 experienced (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

having a lot of experience in a particular job or activity.

possessing significant experience and skill in a specific field or profession.

Example

The company hired a seasoned manager to lead the new team.

Example

As a seasoned diplomat, she was able to navigate the delicate negotiations without causing any international friction.

Usage

often used before a noun to describe a professional.
2 flavoured food (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Cooking

having salt, pepper, or spices added to improve the taste.

having had the flavour enhanced by the addition of salt, herbs, or spices.

Example

The chicken was perfectly seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs.

Example

The chef insisted that the steak be seasoned generously with sea salt and cracked black pepper before being seared over the high flame.
- flavoured
- spiced
- bland
- unseasoned

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3 treated wood (adj.)
C1 Advanced Technical

wood that has been dried out so it is ready to be used for building or burning.

referring to timber that has been dried and hardened to reduce moisture content for industrial or domestic use.

Example

You should only burn seasoned wood in the fireplace to avoid too much smoke.

Example

The carpenter refused to work with the fresh timber, explaining that only properly seasoned oak would prevent the furniture from warping over time.

Usage

specifically used in the context of timber and firewood.
- green
- wet