herb

noun

Definition of herbnext
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 Tender Herbs Many common herbs, like sage, lavender, and the mints, are cold hardy and can be left outdoors year-round. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026 Ryan later accused Cavett of stealing crystals, herbs and a cat. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 While the two herbs belong to the same mint family and can look similar at first glance, their appearances and, more importantly, their flavors are quite different. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 Cai and other relatives sometimes joined him in gathering medicinal herbs to sell. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Next, add 5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of spice

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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