noun
- a substance obtained from plants and used to flavor food
- something that adds interest or excitement
Usage: figurative
verb
- to add spices to food
- to make more interesting or exciting
Usage: figurative
Examples
- She added cinnamon and other spices to the cake batter.
- The curry was rich with exotic spices from India.
- Travel adds spice to life.
- The comedian’s jokes spiced up the boring meeting.
- He spiced the soup with fresh herbs.
- The director spiced the film with unexpected plot twists.
- Black pepper is a common spice in most kitchens.