How to Use oregano in a Sentence

oregano

noun

• The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
• The air smells dark and sweet, like oregano and red wine.
  — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
• Then add the tomatoes, with their juices, and the oregano.
  — Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
• Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
• Sprinkle the chiles with the oregano and top with the onions, both cooked and fresh.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
• At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
  — Becky Krystal, sacbee, 29 June 2018
• Add the oregano sprigs, bring to a boil, and then put the pan in the oven for 20 minutes.
  — ExpressNews.com, 27 Nov. 2019
• Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
• To serve, carve the chicken that was stuffed with lemon and oregano.
  — ExpressNews.com, 28 Aug. 2019
• Season the top of the pizza with a pinch each of oregano and salt.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
• Return them to the bowl and toss with the dressing, olives and oregano.
  — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 July 2022
• Place a few slices of lemon and a few sprigs of the oregano in each of the cavities.
  — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2017
• For the pork: Combine the salt, oregano and pepper in a small bowl.
  — Alex Van Buren, idahostatesman, 22 Feb. 2018
• Sadly, the oregano got a bit lost in the tart dressing.
  — cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
• Place chiles in a small pot along with the onion, garlic, oregano and salt.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
• Add the strained chile sauce, salt and Mexican oregano to the pot and stir.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
• Add the beef to the stock pot along with the ancho paste, chili powder, cumin and oregano.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2018
• Stir in tomatoes and juices, stock, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
  — cleveland, 9 June 2020
• Like oregano and basil, stevia grows well in pots when 1 to 2 plants to a pot.
  — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2017
• Add onion, basil, and oregano and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  — Katie Lee Joel, Marie Claire, 1 Apr. 2015
• Add 1 onion, half of the oregano, the bay leaf, garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
  — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 15 Mar. 2020
• While the potatoes fry, pick about ¼ cup of fresh oregano leaves from the stems and give it a rough chop.
  — Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 8 Nov. 2019
• Top with fresh oregano for a touch of bright, herbal flavor.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
• 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
• Great options include oregano, basil, parsley and herbes de Provence.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
• This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano.
  — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
• Antioxidant-rich spices include cloves, allspice, mint leaves, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  — Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
• Add the garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026