English Explanatory Dictionary

condiment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook.
verb
  1. To season with condiments.
  2. To pickle.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-condiment.wav /ˈkɑn.də.mənt/

Word forms

condiment condiments condimenting condimented

Etymology

From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”). See also condite and compare recondite.

Derived words

condimental condimentless non-brewed condiment
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