ingredient
nounUK /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
US /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
An ingredient is one of the foods you use to make something to eat.
Flour is the main ingredient in bread.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. One of the things that combine to make a result or situation.
Trust is an important ingredient for a good friendship.
3. A substance that is part of a product or mixture.
The label lists every ingredient in the shampoo.
4. A quality or factor that helps make something successful.
Hard work is a key ingredient in winning.