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SPICE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Spice.

How to pronounce spice:

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Spice - as a noun

Aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
preservative20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flavorer14flavoring16flavourer15flavouring17seasoner8seasoning10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spicery14spiciness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
taste property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spice - as a verb

Make more interesting or flavorful

Example: "Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spice up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Add herbs or spices to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spice upzest13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flavor12flavour13season6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I added some spice to the dish to enhance its flavor."
"Cinnamon is a popular spice used in baking."
"She sprinkled a pinch of spice over the soup."
"Indian cuisine is known for its use of various spices."
"The spice of ginger gives a tangy taste to the tea."
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Word Game Points

Is SPICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spice is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPICE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SPICE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spice is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPICE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SPICE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spice is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPICE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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