spice (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /spaɪs/
Definition
A plant-based substance used to flavor food, such as pepper, cinnamon, or turmeric.
Examples
The chef added a secret spice blend to the curry.
Many cultures use a variety of spices to create unique dishes.
She keeps a collection of exotic spices from her travels.
How to Use spice
- spice up (phrasal verb)
- To make something more interesting, exciting, or attractive. — "They decided to spice up their vacation with a surprise excursion."
- spice with (prepositional phrase)
- To add a particular spice or combination of spices to food. — "He spiced the soup with a pinch of chili powder."
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