Synonyms of herbs

herbs

noun

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

Related Words

• spices
• flavorings
• seasonings
• condiments
• savories
• sauces
• relishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of herbs

Divide soup among serving bowls, and garnish with sour cream and herbs. — Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026

Salt-Roasted Beet Salad Roasted beets pair with fresh herbs, fennel, spiced pepitas, and a swoop of strained yogurt. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026

The list includes whole foods, of course, but also spices and herbs. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

This includes endemic tenca tomatoes, fragrant Chilean saffron, and several unique culinary herbs, including shield-leaf sorrel, which tastes like bitter lemon. — Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Santoku knives are great for a large variety of tasks, and are often prized for their daily use for things like slicing cheese, cutting an apple, breaking down an onion, or chopping herbs. — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Plate with fresh herbs and drizzle the burgundy-mushroom sauce over the beef to help maintain its moisture. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

To have frozen smoothie cubes ready to go, blend watermelon rinds with berries and fresh herbs, and freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

Farm fresh tomatoes are always on peak summer menus — think panzanella and Caprese salads where the tomato needs little more than fresh herbs and olive oil to shine. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026