herbs

plural of herb
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

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Recent Examples of herbs Reiki sessions are therapeutic and intuitive, as the practitioner hardly touches the body, and aromatic local herbs and spices are put to use during the two-hour Royal Balinese Boreh treatment that references centuries-old rituals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 The herbal, bright-green paste with garlic, lemon juice, pepper, oil and herbs such as curly parsley and rosemary is a staple in Haitian cuisine. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Anna Frizzell and Seth Dolinsky run Rare Herb Farm & Provisions, growing culinary herbs and turning them into dips and spreads such as lovage tahini and basil chive pesto. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Yes, there are only five visible drinks at the ready, and a Bills fan appears to be satisfied with munching on a sprig of herbs, but thanks to Sunday Ticket, everyone in the room will be dialed in to their favorite team. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
Noun
  • Heavy garlic and spices can seep into sweat, so the brand recommends fresher meals built around fruits and vegetables.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

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

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