often attributive
1
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden
3
slang
: marijuana sense 2
Examples of herb in a Sentence
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs
rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Strongly scented herbs planted strategically around lawns and gardens can make your property less appealing to ants.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Planting rabbit-resistant flowers and herbs with strong scents or textures can help make your garden less appealing to hungry bunnies.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Harvesting fresh produce, flowers, and herbs from your garden is the highlight of growing season, but these rewards are the result of months of hard work to prepare and maintain your plot.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Planting rabbit-resistant flowers and herbs with strong scents or textures can help make your garden less appealing to hungry bunnies.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Harvesting fresh produce, flowers, and herbs from your garden is the highlight of growing season, but these rewards are the result of months of hard work to prepare and maintain your plot.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 May 2025
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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herb
nounoften attributive
1
: a seed plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
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