spice meaning and definition

SPICE noun

Definition of spice (noun)

1. aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
2. any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
3. the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
   • synonyms: spicery, spiciness

SPICE verb

Definition of spice (verb)

1. make more interesting or flavorful
   • "Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer"
   • synonyms: spice up
2. add herbs or spices to
   • synonyms: spice up, zest