A substance used to add flavor to food, typically made from seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or other plant parts. Cinnamon is a popular spice used in baking and cooking.
Variety or excitement that makes something more interesting or enjoyable. The unexpected plot twist added a bit of spice to the story.
Slang: a synthetic cannabinoid drug or other illicit narcotic substance. The police confiscated packets of spice from the apartment.