noun

condiment

condiment, relish, sauce

Ketchup and mustard are common condiments.

Ketchup and mustard are common condiments.

a substance added to food for flavour Ketchup and mustard are common condiments.

Synonyms: seasoning, sauce, spice, relish

From Latin 'condimentum' (spice, seasoning), from 'condire' (to pickle, season).

Think of something that improves the 'condition' of your food. A condiment adds flavour.

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