herb

noun

ˈərb

US also and British usually

ˈhərb

often attributive

Synonyms of herb next

botany : a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season

: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities

planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden

slang : marijuana sense 2

herblike

ˈ(h)ərb-ˌlīk

adjective

herby

ˈ(h)ər-bē

adjective

Examples of herb in a Sentence

a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Guests are asked to dunk their elbows in cold water, walk barefoot on pebbles, and pick herbs in the designated garden which are then used to make dishes. —

Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024 It is crafted from premium vegetable wax and combines floral and musky notes, wild herbs, and urban aromas. —

Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 How to Make, Use, and Reuse Ina Garten's Chicken Stock Garten’s chicken stock features fresh veggies like carrots, celery, and parsnips to add levels of flavor, while herbs like thyme, parsley, dill, and garlic lend depth and freshness to the stock. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 She was known for adding fresh herbs from her backyard garden or Findlay Market to almost every dish. —

Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for herb