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Flavoring: meaning, definitions and examples

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flavoring

 

[ ˈfleɪ.vər.ɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in cooking

A substance used to give a different taste to food or drink, especially a liquid that is added to food to give it a particular flavor.

Synonyms

aroma, essence, extract, seasoning

Examples of usage

  • Add a few drops of vanilla flavoring to the cake batter.
  • The sauce had a strong garlic flavoring.
Context #2 | Noun

in vaping

A liquid added to e-cigarettes to provide a specific taste or aroma when the device is used.

Synonyms

e-juice, flavor concentrate, vape juice

Examples of usage

  • This e-liquid has a tropical fruit flavoring.
  • She prefers e-cigarettes with mint flavoring.

Translations

Translations of the word "flavoring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aromatizante

🇮🇳 स्वादिष्ट बनाने का मसाला

🇩🇪 Aromastoff

🇮🇩 perasa

🇺🇦 ароматизатор

🇵🇱 aromatyzowanie

🇯🇵 香料 (こうりょう)

🇫🇷 aromatisant

🇪🇸 saborizante

🇹🇷 aroma verici

🇰🇷 향료

🇸🇦 مُنكِّه

🇨🇿 aromatizace

🇸🇰 aromatizácia

🇨🇳 调味品 (tiáowèi pǐn)

🇸🇮 aromatiziranje

🇮🇸 bragðefni

🇰🇿 дәмдеуіш

🇬🇪 არომატიზატორი

🇦🇿 dadlandırıcı

🇲🇽 saborizante

Etymology

The word 'flavoring' originates from the Middle English word 'flavoryng', which is derived from the Old French word 'flavorer', meaning 'to give flavor to'. The concept of adding flavorings to food and drinks has been a practice dating back centuries, with various cultures using herbs, spices, and other ingredients to enhance the taste of their dishes.

See also: flavored, flavorful, flavorfully, flavorfulness, flavorless, flavorlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,507, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.