oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō 
1
: a bushy perennial mint (Origanum vulgare) with leaves that are used as a seasoning and a source of aromatic oil
called also origanum, wild marjoram
2
: any of several plants (genera Lippia and Coleus) other than oregano of the vervain or mint families
Examples of oregano in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
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Combine vegetables, parsley, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, oregano, sea salt and pepper.
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The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Add tomatoes, oregano, pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
To start your own oregano, surface sow the seeds or plant them no more than ¼ inch deep, about a month or two before your last frost date.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Top with more lemon zest, oregano leaves, and crushed red pepper.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
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The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Add tomatoes, oregano, pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
To start your own oregano, surface sow the seeds or plant them no more than ¼ inch deep, about a month or two before your last frost date.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Top with more lemon zest, oregano leaves, and crushed red pepper.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oregano
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈreg-ə-ˌnō
plural oreganos
: a bushy mint with leaves used as a seasoning and a source of a fragrant oil
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