Synonyms for
Spice
Definition
Spice is a substance used to add flavor to food, usually obtained from various parts of plants such as bark, roots, and seeds.
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Common collocations
- add spice
- spice up
- spice of life
- spice rack
- spice blend
- ground spice
- exotic spice
Word family
Usage note
While 'spice' can refer to aromatic plant parts used for flavoring, it's also commonly used metaphorically to mean something that makes life more interesting or exciting.
Example sentences
- I love the taste of cinnamon spice in my coffee.
- My mom always adds a little bit of spice to her lasagna.
- The Indian restaurant uses a lot of different spices in their dishes.
- I need to buy some more spice for my spice rack at home.
- The pumpkin pie recipe calls for a lot of spice.
Quotes
Variety's the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor. - William Cowper
Spice is life. It depends upon what you like... have fun with it. Yes, food is serious, but you should have fun with it. - Emeril Lagasse
I don't like food that's too carefully arranged; it makes me think that the chef is spending too much time arranging and not enough time cooking. If I wanted a picture I'd buy a painting. - Andy Rooney