Examples of herbicide in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The forest preserves offer various resources online about how to remove buckthorn, including herbicides.
—
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In addition, many e-cigarettes contain acrolein, which is a herbicide used to kill weeds and is linked to the development of lung cancer.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Incorporating these alternative management strategies can significantly reduce and even eliminate the need for herbicides.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Using common household products like Epsom salt as a weed killer appeals to many people who want to avoid synthetic herbicides and garden more sustainably.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for herbicide
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.
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
In addition, many e-cigarettes contain acrolein, which is a herbicide used to kill weeds and is linked to the development of lung cancer.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Incorporating these alternative management strategies can significantly reduce and even eliminate the need for herbicides.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Using common household products like Epsom salt as a weed killer appeals to many people who want to avoid synthetic herbicides and garden more sustainably.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for herbicide
Cite this Entry
“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbicide. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
herbicide
noun
her·bi·cide
ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd 
: a chemical substance used to destroy or stop plant growth
Medical Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share