Spice: meaning, definitions and examples

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spice

 

[ spaษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cooking

Spice refers to a substance used to flavor food, typically in the form of a powder or seed. Spices are often derived from plants and can add a variety of flavors and aromas to dishes.

Synonyms

condiment, flavoring, seasoning

Examples of usage

  • I always add a pinch of spice to my curry for extra flavor.
  • Cinnamon is a popular spice used in baking.
Context #2 | Verb

conversation

To spice something means to make it more exciting or interesting. It can refer to adding variety or enthusiasm to a situation.

Synonyms

enliven, revitalize, stimulate

Examples of usage

  • Let's spice up the party with some games and music.
  • She spiced her speech with jokes to keep the audience engaged.

Translations

Translations of the word "spice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น especiaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewรผrz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rempah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyprawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‘ใ‚คใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ especia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baharat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–ฅ์‹ ๋ฃŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุงุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ korenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaฤimba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krydd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดะตัƒั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™dviyyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ especia

Word origin

The word 'spice' originated from the Old French word 'espice', which came from the Latin word 'species' meaning 'kind' or 'sort'. Spices have been used for centuries for their flavoring and preserving properties, with many being traded along ancient spice routes. They have played a significant role in shaping culinary traditions around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,745, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.