chive

noun

ˈchīv

: 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?

Recent Examples on the Web The sweetness of corn is balanced by a briny kick of cooked shrimp, the richness of heavy cream, an oniony bite from chives, and baby red potatoes to thicken the broth. —

Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023 To serve, ladle the venison stew into bowls and garnish with the parsley or chives. —

Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023 The dumplings come buried under a white cheese sauce and a flutter of chives. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023 Bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chives bring the spirit of a baked potato into a creamy soup just made for cold evenings. —

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023 Garnish the spuds with fresh chives just before serving for a bit of color and a hint of onion flavor. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023 Or mix things up with other flavorful filling additions, such as chives, shallots, chili peppers, hot sauce, bacon, blue cheese, and more. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023 The dish also incorporated perfect orbs of firm but tender chayote squash, lily-pad-like nasturtium leaves, and carefully sliced chives. —

Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023 Endive leaves serve as the cups for rich goat cheese stuffed with chives, parsley, and tarragon. —

Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023 See More

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