as in spices
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
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of herbs
Featuring a teal blue ombre design, this planter is great for growing flowers, herbs, and small vegetable plants this season.
—
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Most herbs that come from a dry environment will struggle if they are planted in wet soil or clay.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets and houseplants on offer have been grown by students in the ARL programs.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Growing herbs in pots is ideal for poor soil, wet climates, or controlling spreading plants like mint.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Alternate them with annual herbs, root vegetables, flowers, okra, beans, or other plants that are not in the tomato family.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
But any of the green herbs and veggies are good to go into the ground.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Use it to make a mocktail with sparkling water and add-ins like ginger and fresh herbs.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 1 May 2026
Once your herbs are in the jar, carefully pour in spring water that has been boiled and allowed to cool slightly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Most herbs that come from a dry environment will struggle if they are planted in wet soil or clay.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets and houseplants on offer have been grown by students in the ARL programs.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Growing herbs in pots is ideal for poor soil, wet climates, or controlling spreading plants like mint.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Alternate them with annual herbs, root vegetables, flowers, okra, beans, or other plants that are not in the tomato family.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
But any of the green herbs and veggies are good to go into the ground.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Use it to make a mocktail with sparkling water and add-ins like ginger and fresh herbs.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 1 May 2026
Once your herbs are in the jar, carefully pour in spring water that has been boiled and allowed to cool slightly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
Noun
-
This makes for more collaborative fun, but obviously limits the customization levels of broth types and spices depending on your group.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
-
The menu fuses classic techniques with Caribbean and Keys spices and flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
