a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbsrosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbThese antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory herbs support immune function.—Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 Younger students get chicken parmesan bites with whole grain penne pasta and marinara sauce; older students get Chinese chicken salad, turkey club wraps, shake ramen with veggies and herb roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed baby carrots, said OCDE’s Hanigan.—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Many have success in finding herbs, greens and fruiting shrubs near seasonal streams or rivers.—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Under colorful awnings and hanging baskets of herbs, locals gather for produce, lavender honey, and wheels of cheese.—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
Noun
Both are tender and delicious with smooth, savory fillings that include fine cheeses and spices.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
By definition, herbs are the pungent leafy portions of certain plants, while spices are derived from seeds, fruits, flowers, or roots.
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