spice
Meaning
Spice refers to a substance derived from plants that is used to enhance the flavor, aroma, or color of food and can also have medicinal properties.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "spice" with "herb," as spices typically come from seeds, bark, or roots, while herbs come from leaves.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
woman
walks
into
a
small
kitchen
early
in
the
morning
and
opens
a
jar
of
spice
to
smell
its
aroma
.
She
adds
a
pinch
to
a
pot
of
soup
that
has
been
simmering
for
an
hour
,
hoping
the
flavor
will
improve
.
While
the
soup
cooks
,
she
wipes
the
counter
and
slices
some
bread
to
go
with
the
meal
.
This
simple
routine
helps
her
feel
calm
and
ready
for
a
busy
day
.
Common Phrases
culinary spice
spice rack
spice blend
Synonyms
Related Words
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