a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbsrosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbMany gardeners grow herbs in their garden plots, raised beds, or in containers.—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026 The herbs—whether dill, parsley, or chives—add a fresh, aromatic note that livens up the whole situation.—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 Ginger is known to ease nausea, but both herbs may help alleviate joint pain and support immune function.—Carley Millhone, Health, 15 Dec. 2025 The wines will be served exclusively through the resort’s 10-course chef’s table experience, complementing the fresh vegetables and herbs from the resort farm and the ocean delicacies straight from the sea.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
Noun
That breaks down as 30 by the back door landing on bags of beans and rice; 40 by the three-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, landing on spices and dirty dishes; 10 by a kitchen prep table; 10 under another prep table; 10 by the walk-in freezer and steam table; and two by the front counter.
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