How to Use sweet basil in a Sentence

sweet basil

noun

• The crops on her five-acre plot include corn, peppers, beans and sweet basil.
  — Jacey Fortin Mike Belleme, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2023
• This sweet basil has a vibrant clove flavor and crinkled, curled leaves.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
• There are a slew of varieties, although sweet basil is the most common.
  — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022
• Another way to preserve sweet basil is to make pesto of basil, olive oil, parmesan-like cheese and garlic.
  — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 8 June 2018
• The Golden Flight package picks you up in a plane perfumed with calming sweet basil oil.
  — Nicola Chilton, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023
• Although another variety of sweet basil, this type has a spicier taste.
  — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022
• Oatmeal, sweet basil, and turmeric moisturize your pup's coat, leaving it silky smooth and super soft.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• Unlike sweet basil, Thai basil’s sturdy leaves retain structure and flavor even when cooked.
  — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2022
• Your uncle might have a heavy hand with pungent garlic and hot chiles; your mother might lean toward sweet basil and coconut vinegar.
  — New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022
• Binomially they are called Ocimum basilicum, coming from the sweet basil plant.
  — Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2016
• Holy basil is different from the sweet basil we are used to in American supermarkets.
  — Sallee Ann Ruibal, Cincinnati.com, 10 July 2018
• There are plenty of basil varieties to choose from, although sweet basil is what's likely available at your local grocery store.
  — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022
• This fresh five-ingredient summer pasta toss has a dose of lemony zing accented with sweet basil and hearty cannellini beans.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
• The namesake salad features the bright colors of the Italian flag, with soft and milky mozzarella cheese, vibrant red tomatoes and fresh, vivid green sweet basil.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
• In addition to sweet basil, there are many varieties of basil, including Thai, lemon, holy, opal, and spicy globe, and lemon basil, which offer exciting flavor differences.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
• The canine beverage is non-alcoholic, according to Busch, and consists of turkey, sweet potato, sweet basil, peppermint leaves, turmeric, ginger and water.
  — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 16 Oct. 2022
• Typically, sweet basil, such as Genovese basil or Thai basil, is selected for companion planting, largely because these varieties are the most common types of basil used in cooking.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
• The best essential oils to use for repelling mosquitoes include citronella, geranium, sweet basil, lemongrass, cedarwood, lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus.
  — The Spruce, 2 July 2026