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Definition spice in American English

spice noun

noun
/spaɪs/
1

a substance made from plants and added to food to give it a particular flavor

Example

a blend of spices such as coriander and cumin

Example

a spice jar

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2

extra interest or excitement

Example

She needed something to put the spice back into her marriage.

Example

What we can say for definitive is that spice is a significant problem in a number of prisons and it is rising.

Definition spice in American English