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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
The kitchen garden and greenhouse at Coolmore Stud supply much of the fruit and veg, while herbs, lettuce and micro greens are grown in a pesticide-free vertical farm nearby.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Planting certain herbs and flowers near your tomatoes can deter hornworms.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Ours is packed with herbs and made fresh daily.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
To save space, grow several shade-tolerant herbs together in a large container (such as a half whiskey barrel) with some well-draining potting mix.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs, and lemony flavor.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026
This man had measured the buildup of industrial chemicals in his organs and had given him herbs to flush them out.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 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
Crops with shallow roots like lettuce, radish, beets and various herbs are great candidates for a garden bed with a thick thatch layer that slowly breaks down and feeds the soil.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Planting certain herbs and flowers near your tomatoes can deter hornworms.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Ours is packed with herbs and made fresh daily.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
To save space, grow several shade-tolerant herbs together in a large container (such as a half whiskey barrel) with some well-draining potting mix.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
Our hearty version is made with convenient rotisserie chicken and loaded with asparagus, herbs, and lemony flavor.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 24 May 2026
This man had measured the buildup of industrial chemicals in his organs and had given him herbs to flush them out.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 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
Crops with shallow roots like lettuce, radish, beets and various herbs are great candidates for a garden bed with a thick thatch layer that slowly breaks down and feeds the soil.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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Toasty spices, savory ham, and creamy cheese on soft buns makes for an unforgettable appetizer.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Veggies, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices can be used to make sauces for dipping, sandwiches, and more.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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