herb

noun

ˈərb

US also and British usually

ˈhərb

often attributive

Synonyms of herb next

botany : a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season

: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities

planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden

slang : marijuana sense 2

herblike

ˈ(h)ərb-ˌlīk

adjective

herby

ˈ(h)ər-bē

adjective

Examples of herb in a Sentence

a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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This common pairing can be used to dress salads, cook vegetables, or flavor various dishes. Spices and seasonings: Many spices and herbs have health-promoting properties.10 Buying seasonings in bulk can reduce spending in the long run. —

Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025 Season with your preferred herbs for a light side, puree into a creamy soup, or top with your favorite pasta sauce for a satisfying meal. —

Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 5 Feb. 2025 Dry and Cook Your Ingredients Your food and herbs will slowly degrade, and eventually become unusable. —

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 The hint of herb flavor is subtle in each version (but strongest in the Blackberry Sage Lemonade Refresher) but is flavorful enough to turn the berry drinks from a summertime sip into a cold weather option. —

Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for herb