marjoram

noun

mar·​jo·​ram ˈmär-jə-rəm 

ˈmärj-rəm

: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic Old World mints (genus Origanum) often used as seasoning

Examples of marjoram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Italian herb medley of basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram and rosemary truly enhances the meat sauce, adding great depth of flavor. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025

Each herb has its own story to tell, but collectively, these herbs, including (but not limited to) basil, parsley, mint, chives, tarragon, cilantro, dill, oregano, marjoram and chervil, can be used for a specific recipe, and they can also be used improvisationally and with creative abandon. —Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025

Top pasta with sauce; add cheese and marjoram, and toss to combine. —Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025

And while there’s no lettuce in sight, fresh marjoram provides the necessary hit of green. —Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mageram, marjolane, from Middle French majorane, marjolaine, from Medieval Latin majorana

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing marjoram

• sweet marjoram
• wild marjoram

Kids Definition

marjoram

noun

mar·​jo·​ram ˈmärj-(ə-)rəm 

: any of various usually fragrant mints often used as seasoning

Medical Definition

marjoram

noun

mar·​jo·​ram ˈmärj-(ə-)rəm 

: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic mints (genera Origanum and Majorana) often used in cookery

especially : sweet marjoram