herbaceous

adjective

her·​ba·​ceous ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 

1

a

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb

b

of a stem : having little or no woody tissue and persisting usually for a single growing season

2

: having the texture, color, or appearance of a leaf

Examples of herbaceous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in the last decade or so, Americans have come around to the herbaceous charms of these fortified wines—in spritzes, on the rocks—and liquor store shelves are beginning to reflect the kaleidoscopic range the category has to offer. —Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025

Expect refreshingly bright red berry flavors with a subtle herbaceous element that feels oh-so right for garden season. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025

The nose features aromas of wood smoke and light char, accompanied by subtle hints of ripe fruit and herbal/herbaceous notes. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Add fresh rosemary to the dough for an herbaceous flavor profile. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing herbaceous

• herbaceous border

Rhymes for herbaceous

• arenaceous
• argillaceous
• carbonaceous
• contumacious
• coriaceous
• efficacious
• farinaceous
• foliaceous
• membranaceous
• ochraceous
• olivaceous
• ostentatious

Kids Definition

herbaceous

adjective

her·​ba·​ceous ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 

1

: of, relating to, or resembling an herb

2

: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season