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

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

Guests can also get their hands on beverages such as fernet y coca, along with yerba mate, beer, wine and cocktails. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

At Cafe Corazon, one of the biggest importers of yerba mate in the Midwest, a line of fans wearing sky blue-and-white striped jerseys was nearly out the door on Monday, the day before Argentina played their first match of the World Cup. — ABC News, 16 June 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