Sea"son*ing, n.
1.
The act or process by which anything is seasoned.
2.
That which is added to any species of food, to give it a higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment.
3.
Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation.
Political speculations are of so dry and austere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent seasonings.
Addison.
Seasoning tub Bakery, a trough in which dough is set to rise.
Knight.
© Webster 1913.