How to Use oregano in a Sentence
oregano
noun- The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
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The air smells dark and sweet, like oregano and red wine.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
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Then add the tomatoes, with their juices, and the oregano.
—Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
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Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
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Sprinkle the chiles with the oregano and top with the onions, both cooked and fresh.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
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At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
—Becky Krystal, sacbee, 29 June 2018
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Add the oregano sprigs, bring to a boil, and then put the pan in the oven for 20 minutes.
—ExpressNews.com, 27 Nov. 2019
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Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
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To serve, carve the chicken that was stuffed with lemon and oregano.
—ExpressNews.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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Season the top of the pizza with a pinch each of oregano and salt.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
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Return them to the bowl and toss with the dressing, olives and oregano.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 26 July 2022
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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
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For the pork: Combine the salt, oregano and pepper in a small bowl.
—Alex Van Buren, idahostatesman, 22 Feb. 2018
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Sadly, the oregano got a bit lost in the tart dressing.
—cleveland, 23 Nov. 2021
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Place chiles in a small pot along with the onion, garlic, oregano and salt.
—Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
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Add the strained chile sauce, salt and Mexican oregano to the pot and stir.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021
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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
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Stir in tomatoes and juices, stock, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
—cleveland, 9 June 2020
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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
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Add onion, basil, and oregano and sauté for about 5 minutes.
—Katie Lee Joel, Marie Claire, 1 Apr. 2015
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Add 1 onion, half of the oregano, the bay leaf, garlic and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
—Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 15 Mar. 2020
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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
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Top with fresh oregano for a touch of bright, herbal flavor.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
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Like oregano and basil, stevia grows well in pots with one to two plants to a pot.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2018
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The scents of rosemary, wild oregano and sage are omnipresent.
—CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
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This lemon-oregano shrimp dish was my favorite of the bunch.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
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Stir in the red-pepper flakes, oregano and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, just a few seconds.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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That pot-size guidance applies more broadly than just oregano.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Add the adobo, sazón, oregano and bay leaves.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Basil will be one of the taller herbs in your garden, while oregano likes to bush and spread out, so their shapes nicely balance each other.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
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