herb

Definition of herbnext
as in spice
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb Made with Grenache, Rolle (Vermentino), and Syrah, this bottling has aromas of peach, pomegranate, and mountainside herbs. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Harvest the bounty of herbs in your garden—cilantro, basil, mint—for this soothing, spiced bowl that uses boxed broth and flank steak to cut down on cooking time. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 19 June 2026 The same pillowy, pull-apart dough gets spread with garlic-herb butter and layered with mozzarella, sharp white cheddar, and Parmesan before being rolled, sliced, and baked until golden. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 This version blends tender herbs, lemon juice, and a touch of anchovy into a creamy, vibrant sauce that’s equal parts bright, savory, and refreshing. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herb
spice
Noun
  • Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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