aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
"The ancient Egyptian mummies were preserved using spices like cinnamon and myrrh to prevent decay."
any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
"The chef added fresh ginger and cinnamon to the stew to enhance its flavor with warm spices."
Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
"Her husband and spice were both surprised by her sudden announcement."
plural of spouse
In plain English: Spice is something that adds excitement, flavor, or variety to make things more interesting and enjoyable.
"She added some spice to her soup before serving it."
Usage: Use the noun form when referring to aromatic ingredients like pepper or cinnamon, while the verb describes the act of adding them to a dish. This word specifically denotes plant-based flavorings rather than general heat sources such as chili peppers used for their spiciness alone.
To add spice or spices to; season.
"She added a pinch of chili powder to spice up the bland soup before serving it."
In plain English: To spice something means to make it more exciting, interesting, or fun by adding new elements.
"Adding some hot sauce will really spice up this boring dish."
Initialism of Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (a general-purpose, open-source analog electronic circuit simulator)
"Chef Spice opened her new restaurant in downtown Chicago last week."
A surname.
The word "spice" entered English in the late 13th century via Middle English and Old French to describe aromatic plant products used for flavoring food. It ultimately traces its roots back to a Late Latin term meaning both "kind or sort" and specifically "good ware," which referred to these valuable culinary ingredients.