Ingredient Definition
ingredient
- noun
- a component of a mixture or compound
- an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech"
- food that is a component of a mixture in cooking; "the recipe lists all the fixings for a salad"
"Ingredient" in song lyrics
See how ingredient is used in real songs:
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"High fructose corn syrup the ingredient"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Short and Sweet -
"This nervous twitch mark the most delectable ingredient"
Aesop Rock — Coma -
"Sin enter in but as a foreign ingredient"
The Ambassador — The Fall
Words that rhyme with ingredient
Usage tips for "ingredient"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ingredient" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ingredient to find words that pair well.