Definition of herbagenext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants added some ferns and other herbage to the sidewalk planters

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Recent Examples of herbage This psoriasis cream contains a blend of herbage extractors, which work on flakes and dandruff buildup. — Lindsay Modglin, Health, 13 Feb. 2023 When left to themselves, their great delight, after filling themselves with the coarse herbage of the desert, is to lie and roll in the hot sand. — Dan Schlenoff, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2021 Instead of giving away free drinks to gamblers, Chicago’s new casino and others across the state should have servers carrying large hookahs filled with primo, mind-bending herbage. — Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2019 The infertility may have resulted from a hormone imbalance, triggered by the herbage that the sheep ate, according to the study. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 27 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbage
Noun
  • Arid canyons and rocky expanses with little vegetation are conducive to flash flooding and the tropical weather adds more risk, said Andrew Mangham, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    — Martín Silva Rey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Engineering methods of the USACE aim to use sand and vegetation to shield areas from severe storm surges and flooding.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Prune bee balm, phlox, and peonies in fall to prevent diseases like powdery mildew; do not compost diseased foliage.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
  • West Jefferson makes an easy base for fall hikes, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and peak foliage across North Carolina’s High Country.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Herbage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbage. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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