: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
Examples of chive in a Sentence
Do you want chives on your baked potato?
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Tots & Caviar At Somewhere Nowhere in New York City, crispy tater tots, supreme caviar, chives, créme fraîche.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Joined by its fellow soft herb pals, oregano and chives, basil brightens up this easy cheese spread.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Garlic belongs to the Allium plant genus, which also includes onions, leeks and chives.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
When in flower, chives attract beneficial pollinators, which are essential for fruit production.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Joined by its fellow soft herb pals, oregano and chives, basil brightens up this easy cheese spread.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Garlic belongs to the Allium plant genus, which also includes onions, leeks and chives.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
When in flower, chives attract beneficial pollinators, which are essential for fruit production.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chive
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“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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chive
noun
: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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