often attributive
1
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden
3
slang
: marijuana sense 2
Examples of herb in a Sentence
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs
rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Stirred with a little garlic, butter and fishy bonito flakes, everything but the skin of the squash is served with the cavatelli and topped with anchovies, lemon zest and drizzled herb oil that add acidity and fragrance to the savory sauce.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate watermelon rind into new dishes:
Quick pickles: Slice and soak in a vinegar brine with spices and herbs for a tangy snack or sandwich topper.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
In the three-acre organic garden, cozy benches are tucked among apple trees and beds of herbs, flowers, and vegetables.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
Moreover, none of these vitamins, oils, herbs and other supplements are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as treatments for parasitic infections.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate watermelon rind into new dishes:
Quick pickles: Slice and soak in a vinegar brine with spices and herbs for a tangy snack or sandwich topper.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
In the three-acre organic garden, cozy benches are tucked among apple trees and beds of herbs, flowers, and vegetables.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
Moreover, none of these vitamins, oils, herbs and other supplements are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as treatments for parasitic infections.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for herb
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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herb
nounoften attributive
1
: a seed plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
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