flavouring
Translation
flavouring, seasoning, additive
Examples
Add a little vanilla flavouring to the cake mix.
Add a little vanilla flavouring to the cake mix.
This yogurt contains only natural flavourings.
This yogurt contains only natural flavourings.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a substance used to give a particular flavour to food or drink. This drink has an artificial strawberry flavouring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seasoning, essence, additive
Etymology
From 'flavour' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ing'. 'Flavour' itself comes from Old French 'flaor' (smell, odour).
Memory Tips
Think of 'flavouring' as the substance that *gives* flavour to food.