Definition

Noun: 1. A person who seasons food: A cook or individual who adds seasonings (salt, herbs, spices) to food to enhance its flavor. 2. A seasoning agent: Something (like a spice, herb, or blend) that is added to food primarily for the flavor it imparts. (This meaning is less common and often overlaps with "seasoning").

Usage Examples

• Noun (Person):
  • As a light seasoner, she prefers to use fresh herbs instead of salt.
  • The recipe was bland because the cook was an inexperienced seasoner.
• Noun (Agent):
  • Salt is the most fundamental seasoner in the kitchen.
  • This blend of paprika and garlic is my favorite seasoner for grilled chicken.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in a comparative or descriptive sense to describe a cook's style or tendency.
  • He is a heavy seasoner, so be prepared for bold flavors.
  • The chef's reputation as a subtle seasoner means the natural taste of the ingredients always shines through.

Variants and Related Words

• Seasoning (n): The more common and general term for a substance used to flavor food. It can also refer to the act of adding flavor.
• Season (v): The action of adding salt, herbs, or spices to food.
• Flavoring (n): A substance that gives a different or stronger taste to food.

Synonyms

• For the person: Flavorer, Cook (in this specific context).
• For the agent: Seasoning, Flavoring, Condiment, Spice, Herb.

Notes on Meaning

• The primary and most distinct meaning of "seasoner" refers to a person (the cook who seasons). When referring to the substance itself, "seasoning" is the far more frequent and natural choice in modern English.
• Using "seasoner" to mean a seasoning agent can sound slightly technical or old-fashioned.

Noun

1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
2. a cook who uses seasonings
   • the cook is a light seasoner