condiment

Ketchup or mustard

A condiment is a substance added to food to enhance its flavor—ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, hot sauce.

Condiments are typically applied at the table rather than during cooking, distinguishing them from spices and seasonings.

Pass the condiments, please.

The word can extend to pickles, chutneys, and similar accompaniments.

types

ketchup

Tomato-based condiment

mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
relishKeen pleasurable appreciation

salsa · chutney · aioli · sriracha · horseradish · barbecue sauce · tartar sauce · hot sauce · soy sauce · fish sauce

preserves

jam

Cooked fruit spread

jellyFruit spread, no seeds
marmaladeCitrus preserve with peel
chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment

relish · compote · conserves · fruit butter · pickles · curd · pickle · gherkins · kimchi · sauerkraut

seasonings

pepper

Pungent dried berry spice

saltSodium chloride compound
paprikaGround dried pepper
garlic powderPulverized dried allium sativum

onion powder · curry powder · ginger · cumin · turmeric · coriander · cayenne · white pepper · lemon pepper · furikake

spreads

mayonnaise

Emulsified egg-oil spread

aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
hummusMashed chickpea spread

guacamole · tapenade · pesto · tzatziki · cream cheese · butter · peanut butter · Vegemite · Marmite · Nutella

flavor

tangy

Sharp and lively-tasting

zestyLively in flavor
savoryAppetizing, not sweet
umamiFifth taste sensation

spicy · piquant · salty · vinegary · garlicky · peppery · smoky · sweet · sour · hot

Categories

consumablesfood, drink, beverages, beverage, groceries
taste and smelltaste, smell, flavor, gustation, olfaction
foodmeat, fish, meats, burger, casserole
side dishesside dish, mashed potatoes, sides, cole slaw, slaw
extrasextra, add-ons, add-on, extras, addition

Opposites

culinary role/importance

condimentmain dish

Meal's central course

entrée · main course · staple food · protein · meat

flavor function

condimentbland food

Unseasoned, tasteless cuisine

white rice · plain bread · unflavored · plain rice · tofu

Phrases

condiment packetsPortable single-serve flavor additions
condiment barSelf-serve toppings station
condiment trayServing vessel for sauces
condiment setGrouped table seasonings
condiment cupsSmall containers for dips
condiment bottlesContainers for table sauces

Family

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G