herb

as in spice
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 herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb Learn to love this perennial herb by growing it in a container indoors. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025 But to address this challenge, many resorts are now adding their own kitchen gardens to grow herbs and vegetables. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025 Spa guests can swim in the indoor heated pool with panoramic views, or indulge in a treatment like the mountain scrub that uses herbs from Metsovo. Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 This was the most Zen hospital room of all time — crystals and candles, herbs, incense, oils, spices and tea. Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • Teaninich 8 Year Old ‘Daring Rye’ is a single grain whisky made with rye in the mashbill—uncommon but not unheard of in scotch whisky—giving it nice spice notes along with classic flavors picked up from its maturation in bourbon barrels.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Buttery and packed with spice, the Cajun compound butter really takes this turkey to the next level without being overly spicy.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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