adjective Uncommon

seasoned

SEE-zuhnd

Seasoned (adjective) means Experienced and skilled through long practice. Example: “A seasoned traveller, she packed her bags in ten minutes flat.”

adjective

Experienced and skilled through long practice.

"A seasoned traveller, she packed her bags in ten minutes flat."

"The company brought in a seasoned negotiator to close the deal."

Of food, having had salt, herbs, or spices added.

"The fries came lightly seasoned with sea salt."

How to use seasoned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "experienced from years of doing something" (a seasoned pro) or "flavoured with spices" (seasoned food).

Common pairings

a seasoned veteran well seasoned seasoned professional

Word forms

more seasoned comparative, most seasoned superlative

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Rhymes for seasoned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “seasoned” mean?

The word “seasoned” means experienced and skilled through long practice. In plain terms, either "experienced from years of doing something" (a seasoned pro) or "flavoured with spices" (seasoned food).

How do you pronounce “seasoned”?

“Seasoned” is pronounced SEE-zuhnd (/ˈsiːzənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “seasoned” in a sentence?

Here is “seasoned” used in a sentence: “A seasoned traveller, she packed her bags in ten minutes flat.”

What part of speech is “seasoned”?

“Seasoned” is an adjective.

Is “seasoned” a common word?

“Seasoned” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “seasoned” have?

“Seasoned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: experienced and skilled through long practice.