chive

noun

\ ˈchīv

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Definition of chive

: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning also : its leaves —usually used in plural — compare garlic chive

Examples of chive in a Sentence

Do you want chives on your baked potato?

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To serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle each serving with some of remaining olive oil and garnish with sautéed corn kernels and chives. — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Make corn soup at season's peak," 13 Apr. 2018 Toss with the chives and parsley and season with salt and pepper. — Chrissy Teigen, Good Housekeeping, "Avocado with Toasty Crumbs," 14 Jan. 2019 The taste is somewhere in between chives and leeks. — Ilaf Esuf, SELF, "How 10 People Cook the Foods They Grew Up With After Immigrating to the United States," 4 Jan. 2019 Serve with pumpernickel bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, chopped fresh chives, and smoked salmon if desired. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Everything Bagel Dip," 21 Dec. 2018 In a large bowl, combine minced bread and chicken with ground veal, eggs, ½ cup chives, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt and shallot-mushroom mixture. — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, "The Secret to This Dish's Deep Flavor," 18 Oct. 2018 Chives Plant chives and garlic chives in early spring in rich soil. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Onions," 1 Feb. 2018 Blanch chives and herbs in boiling water 10-15 seconds. — Michelle Mckenzie, Sunset, "Preserved Lemon Herb Oil," 22 Jan. 2018 In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, finely snipped chives, sherry vinegar, black pepper, and salt. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Peach, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Salad," 25 July 2018

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chive

noun

English Language Learners Definition of chive

: a plant that is related to the onion

: the long thin leaves of the chive plant that are cut into small pieces and used for flavoring food

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