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
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This is blended with fresh herbs and spices, for a result that is savory and delicious.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Growing legumes near parsley (and many other herbs) can result in the herbs producing more luscious leaves for your favorite recipes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
The Green Griller likely has an herb garden blooming in his yard and entertains in a rugged yet stylish manner with a variety of equipment that imparts a clean, outdoorsy flavor without leaving behind ash.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Growing legumes near parsley (and many other herbs) can result in the herbs producing more luscious leaves for your favorite recipes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
The Green Griller likely has an herb garden blooming in his yard and entertains in a rugged yet stylish manner with a variety of equipment that imparts a clean, outdoorsy flavor without leaving behind ash.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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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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