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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Preserved lemon, za’atar, and fresh herbs make frequent appearances, and there are several spectacular fish dishes—a fish kofta flecked with sumac and chile, and spiced salmon skewers—that are worth bringing into your regular rotation. —

Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025 Jamaican jerk cuisine is a method of dry-rubbing or marinating meat in a jerk spice blend or paste packed with fresh chiles, herbs and spices. —

Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 While studies in humans are limited, there is research showing that the herb may help with weight management and increase lean body mass. —

Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025 The man is later shown cooking a thick, sizzling steak in a pan, complete with fresh herbs. —

Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for herb