: a Eurasian annual herb (Pimpinella anisum) of the carrot family having carminative and aromatic seeds
also
: aniseed
Examples of anise in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
But wood-forward spice is really the central act, with licorice/anise meeting gentian root and Chinese five spice powder.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Different types of swallowtails, including western tiger, pale, and anise, can be seen at Jack’s Peak, Johnston says.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
Bright, deep purple; intoxicating aromas of cocoa powder, black currant, anise and lavender.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anise
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
But wood-forward spice is really the central act, with licorice/anise meeting gentian root and Chinese five spice powder.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Different types of swallowtails, including western tiger, pale, and anise, can be seen at Jack’s Peak, Johnston says.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
Bright, deep purple; intoxicating aromas of cocoa powder, black currant, anise and lavender.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anise
Cite this Entry
“Anise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anise. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share