yerba maté

noun

yer·​ba ma·​té ˌyer-bə-ˈmä-ˌtā  ˌyər- 

: maté

Examples of yerba maté in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People who spoke only Guarani smoked tobacco from wooden pipes and drank yerba mate from gourds through straws made mainly from silver. — Marina Dias, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026

The Hibiscus Sol-Mate ($7) was a blend of (slightly caffeinated) yerba mate, hibiscus, rose, peppermint and lemongrass, with a fresh lemon slice and a hint of agave. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Fresh yerba mate; Paraguayan sopa, a moist, dense cornbread made with cheese and onions; and vori vori, a rich chicken-and-dumpling soup, are among the highlights. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Still, it’s been gratifying to see both Americans and foreigners try not only yerba mate, but even drinks Cafe Corazon made specifically for the teams that played in Kansas City. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish yerba mate, from yerba herb + mate maté

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

yerba maté

noun

yer·​ba ma·​té ˌyer-bə-ˈmä-ˌtā 

ˌyər-

: maté

Medical Definition

yerba maté

noun

yer·​ba ma·​té

ˌyer-bə-ˈmä-ˌtā, ˌyər-

: maté