often attributive
1
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden
3
slang
: marijuana sense 2
Examples of herb in a Sentence
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs
rosemary, sage, and other herbs
Recent Examples on the Web
Wednesday, as the FDA and CDC announced a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to Infinite Herbs Fresh Organic Basil, Trader Joe’s announced a 29-state recall of the herbs.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
Spices are typically sharper in flavor than herbs due to the essential oils in the former.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
Many supplements that are marketed as immune-supporting contain additional ingredients like herbs, antioxidants, or probiotics that may interact with medications or make certain conditions worse.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
These days, in addition to the bitter herbs, parsley or karpas, symbolizing the fruit of the earth that awakens in spring, are now dipped in saltwater to remind us of the tears of enslavement.
—Joan Nathan, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Variation: Add your favorite herbs to the matzo ball recipe.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
This verdant salad from Yotam Ottolenghi is bursting with crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs and green onions bound in a simple ginger salad dressing.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Essential botanical oils crafted in Maui (which are changed with the moon phases), herbs grown on site, and volcanic clay are utilized in body treatments.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
The fair features herb plants and herbal products for sale and seminars.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2024
Spices are typically sharper in flavor than herbs due to the essential oils in the former.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
Many supplements that are marketed as immune-supporting contain additional ingredients like herbs, antioxidants, or probiotics that may interact with medications or make certain conditions worse.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
These days, in addition to the bitter herbs, parsley or karpas, symbolizing the fruit of the earth that awakens in spring, are now dipped in saltwater to remind us of the tears of enslavement.
—Joan Nathan, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Variation: Add your favorite herbs to the matzo ball recipe.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
This verdant salad from Yotam Ottolenghi is bursting with crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs and green onions bound in a simple ginger salad dressing.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Essential botanical oils crafted in Maui (which are changed with the moon phases), herbs grown on site, and volcanic clay are utilized in body treatments.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
The fair features herb plants and herbal products for sale and seminars.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
herb
nounoften attributive
1
: a seed plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
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