herbalist

noun

herb·​al·​ist ˈ(h)ər-bə-list How to pronounce herbalist (audio)
1
: a person who practices healing by the use of herbs
2
: a person who collects or grows herbs

Examples of herbalist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
As Roger helps Buck to the local herbalist, a blast from the past is on the other side of the door. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024 That herbalist turns out to be… murderess and blood-magic aficionado Geillis Duncan, played once more by Lotte Verbeek! Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024 When Roger knocks on that herbalist’s door, who should answer but none other than Geillis Duncan. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 Nicholson’s mother is an herbalist, Baker’s is a psychologist, and Janet is an acupuncturist. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for herbalist 

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of herbalist was in 1589

Dictionary Entries Near herbalist

Cite this Entry

“Herbalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbalist. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

herbalist

noun
herb·​al·​ist -ləst How to pronounce herbalist (audio)
1
: one who collects or grows herbs
2
: one who practices herbal medicine
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!