bay leaf

noun

: the dried leaf of the European laurel (Laurus nobilis) used in cooking

Examples of bay leaf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cook with bay leaves for healthy cholesterol 🌱 Using bay leaves in your cooking might support healthy cholesterol levels, but the type of bay leaf matters. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026

Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme, Creole seasoning, and pepper. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Citrus and dates apparently couldn’t compete with bay leaf-stracciatella ice cream. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Hints of bay leaf, thyme, green peppercorn, and subtle spice add complexity without overwhelming the wine’s freshness. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bay leaf

• belief
• broadleaf
• debrief
• flyleaf
• khalif
• kharif
• longleaf
• massif
• motif
• relief
• saif
• serif