herbal

1 of 2

noun

herb·​al ˈ(h)ər-bəl 

1

: a book about plants especially with reference to their medicinal properties

2

archaic : herbarium sense 1

3

: herbal medicine sense 2

Some herbals may indeed be gentle remedies. But using them with prescription drugs can be a dangerous mix.

—Josh Fischman

herbal

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, utilizing, or made of herbs

Examples of herbal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But at the same time, her herbals want to interpret God’s work with the simplest, most public of all evidence. —Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025

The finish is long, smooth, sweet, and fruity with lingering herbal and seasoned oak notes. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Adjective

The signature Tropical Samui Experience—a 180-minute treatment using sea shells, coconut scrubs, herbal oil massage, and a Balneo bath—is an unmissable indulgence that leaves guests in a deep state of bliss. —Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

The public can sample a mix of traditional savory food and desserts such as papaya salad, barbecue and herbal beverages. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing herbal

• herbal medicine
• herbal remedy

Rhymes for herbal

• gerbil
• verbal
• nonverbal
• preverbal

Kids Definition

herbal

adjective

herb·​al

ˈ(h)ər-bəl

: of, relating to, or made of herbs

Medical Definition

herbal

1 of 2 noun

herb·​al ˈ(h)ər-bəl 

1

: a book about plants especially with reference to their medical properties

2

: herbal remedy

herbal

2 of 2 adjective

: of, relating to, or made of herbs