spice

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Noun

spiceSingular
spicesPlural
1

An aromatic or pungent vegetable substance used to flavor food, such as pepper, cinnamon, or ginger.

I added some spices to the soup to make it more flavorful.

2

Something that adds interest, excitement, or variety to a situation.

Travel adds spice to life.

Verb

spiceInfinitive
spicePresent tense
spicedPast tense
spicedPast participle
spicingPresent participle
spicesThird-person singular
1

To add spice or seasoning to food.

She spiced the soup with pepper and cumin.

2

To make something more interesting, exciting, or lively.

She spiced up her presentation with some humor.