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Ingredients

Verb / ˌɪˈngri:di:ʌnts / Another word for ingredients — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ingredients are the different foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or recipe.

Synonyms & similar words

component ingredient constituent fixings factor element components elements parts pieces aspects factors constituents materials stuff contents items substances compositions formulations recipes mixtures blends concoctions preparations solutions

Synonyms by register

Formal

components elements constituents factors

Informal

stuff things bits makings

Literary

essentials fundamentals

Antonyms

whole product result outcome conclusion finished article

Common collocations

  • list of ingredients
  • main ingredients
  • key ingredients
  • basic ingredients
  • gather ingredients
  • prepare ingredients
  • fresh ingredients
  • natural ingredients

Word family

noun ingredient
adjective ingredient-based

Usage note

Primarily used in cooking and chemistry to refer to the parts that make up a whole. Avoid using for abstract concepts where 'elements' or 'factors' would be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. I need to go to the store to buy ingredients for dinner tonight.
  2. The recipe calls for six different ingredients.
  3. The chef carefully measured out each ingredient before adding it to the dish.
  4. Without the right ingredients, the dish won't turn out correctly.
  5. Some ingredients can be substituted if they are not available.

Quotes

  • “Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.” - James Beard
  • “There's no such thing as a 'small' anything when it comes to baking, because every ingredient plays a big role in creating something delicious.” - Dominique Ansel
  • “Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors - it's how you combine them that sets you apart.” - Wolfgang Puck

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