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 Adding antioxidant-rich herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic can further reduce harmful high-heat byproducts in cooked meats and baked foods, according to multiple studies. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Any of those Mediterranean herbs (oregano, rosemary) will likely rot away beneath the leaves. Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025 Set the Tone at the Front Door The sense of escape is even evident at the front of the house, where a rose plant climbs across the archway and herbs are planted along the gravel driveway. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 Diners begin their meal outside with an appetite-stimulating tomato water-and-herb drink and a trio of bite-size canapés highlighting local fruit, vegetables and Wagyu beef. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • Adding antioxidant-rich herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic can further reduce harmful high-heat byproducts in cooked meats and baked foods, according to multiple studies.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In a small bowl combine apple crumbs, powdered sugar, and apple pie spice.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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