essential ingredients

noun phrase

UK /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/

US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/

The most important things you need to make something.

Flour and eggs are essential ingredients for making a cake.

SYNONYMS

key components basic elements necessary parts vital elements core materials

RELATED WORDS

recipe mixture formula foundation requirements

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The main parts that make a plan or idea work.

Trust and honesty are essential ingredients for a good friendship.

3. The must-have items for a particular activity or result.

A helmet and pads are essential ingredients for safe skateboarding.

4. The fundamental substances in a mixture or product.

Water and yeast are essential ingredients in bread dough.