Spice

Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪs/

Spice (noun)

  1. A substance from plants used to add flavor to food.
  2. Something that makes life or an activity more interesting or exciting.
  3. A dried part of a plant, like seeds or bark, used for its smell or taste.

Examples

  • Add a pinch of spice to the soup for more flavor.
  • The chef used spice to enhance the dish.

Common collocations: add spice, spice up, add spice, spice up, buy spices

Synonyms of Spice

Neutral

Informal