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 Past culprits have included fresh herbs, raspberries, green onions, and snow peas. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 This bold compound butter is packed with flavor, thanks to fresh herbs, aromatics, zest, and more. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Food safety investigators have connected cyclosporiasis with herbs, berries, and other fresh produce in previous outbreaks. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Aug. 2026 It is typically found on leafy greens like lettuce or herbs and raspberries. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • Made with warm spices, vanilla, maple, and citrus, and drizzled with lemon icing, this homey cake is a bright spin on a classic.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Where some meat sticks can be dry, tough, or overly processed, these are remarkably tender with a satisfying snap, plus a smoky, savory flavor with just enough spice to keep each bite interesting.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of spice

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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