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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Sturgeon from the Delaware River were likely fastened to a spit and basted with butter, then sprinkled with flour, nutmeg, mace, salt, sweet herbs, and breadcrumbs before being dressed in a tangy sauce that usually included anchovy, lobster, lemon, horseradish, and white wine.
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Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Its patio behind the restaurant features raised beds with fragrant herbs along the walkway that make their way into the restaurant’s cocktails and other selections.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
For even more flavor, sprinkle with herbs, like parsley or cilantro, and your favorite spice.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Miuyhji 24-Piece Spice Jars Organize your collection of herbs and spices with this jar set that contains 24 four-ounce glass spice jars, one spice grinder, 24 shaker lids, 24 bamboo lids, and a stainless steel funnel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Its patio behind the restaurant features raised beds with fragrant herbs along the walkway that make their way into the restaurant’s cocktails and other selections.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
For even more flavor, sprinkle with herbs, like parsley or cilantro, and your favorite spice.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Miuyhji 24-Piece Spice Jars Organize your collection of herbs and spices with this jar set that contains 24 four-ounce glass spice jars, one spice grinder, 24 shaker lids, 24 bamboo lids, and a stainless steel funnel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 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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