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

Incredibly clean with light hints of fruit, a pleasing green herbal, and citrus character lightly dancing upon your tongue. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

There is a wide range in taste from one extra-virgin olive oil to another, from herbal and fruity to bitter and peppery, depending on the olives harvested. —Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023

Adjective

There are distinct herbal notes of oregano and eucalyptus and a distinctive smokiness. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

In numerous videos posted to his various social media channels, Oz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has promoted herbal supplements. —Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024

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

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