spice

/spˈa‍ɪs/

/ˈspaɪs/

Spice

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored

synonyms : spicery

any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

to spice

MAIN VERB

add herbs or spices to

synonyms : spice up

make more interesting or flavorful

synonyms : spice up

Examples

1. The aromatic spice fills the kitchen with a delightful scent.

2. My mother pickled radishes with vinegar and spices.

3. High-tech gadgetry is the spice, but not the whole enchilada.

4. She added some spices to enhance the flavor of the curry.