n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: sea · soned ; sea · son · ing \ ' s ē z-ni ŋ , ' s ē -z ə n-i ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English sesounen, back-formation from sesounde flavored, from Anglo-French seisoné brought to a desired state, from seison
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1 a : to give (food) more flavor or zest by adding seasoning or savory ingredients b : to give a distinctive quality to as if by seasoning especially : to make more agreeable <advice season ed with wit> c archaic : to qualify by admixture : TEMPER
2 a : to treat (as wood or a skillet) so as to prepare for use b : to make fit by experience <a season ed veteran>
intransitive verb : to become seasoned