spice

noun
UK: /spaɪs/
US: /spaɪs/

  1. A substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavor to food.

    1. I added some spice to the soup to give it more flavor.
    2. The chef uses a secret blend of spice to make his dishes unique.

  2. Something that makes a situation or experience more interesting or exciting.

    1. A little drama can add some spice to life.
    2. The new project added spice to his career after years of routine work.

Synonyms

flavoring seasoning interest excitement
spice verb

  1. To add spice to food or drink.

    1. She likes to spice her tea with cinnamon.
    2. You can spice up your meals with fresh herbs and a bit of chili.

  2. To make something more exciting or interesting.

    1. He tried to spice up his speech with a few jokes.
    2. The author spiced the story with unexpected plot twists and colourful characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spice" in English means: A substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavor to food., Something that makes a situation or experience more interesting or exciting..

The phonetic transcription of "spice" is /spaɪs/ in British English and /spaɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spice": flavoring, seasoning, interest, excitement.

Example usage of "spice": "I added some spice to the soup to give it more flavor.". More examples on the page.