yerba maté

noun

yer·ba ma·té ˌyer-bə-ˈmä-ˌtā ˌyər-

: maté

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The Guaraní people of Paraguay were the first to harvest leaves from the wild yerba mate tree to brew them as an everyday drink. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Fresh yerba mate; Paraguayan sopa, a moist, dense cornbread made with cheese and onions; and vori vori, a rich chicken-and-dumpling soup, are among the highlights. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Still, it’s been gratifying to see both Americans and foreigners try not only yerba mate, but even drinks Cafe Corazon made specifically for the teams that played in Kansas City. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Guests can also get their hands on beverages such as fernet y coca, along with yerba mate, beer, wine and cocktails. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for yerba maté

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish yerba mate, from yerba herb + mate maté

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yerba maté was in 1839

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“Yerba maté.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yerba%20mat%C3%A9. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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yerba maté

noun

yer·ba ma·té ˌyer-bə-ˈmä-ˌtā

ˌyər-

: maté

Medical Definition

yerba maté

noun

yer·ba ma·té

ˌyer-bə-ˈmä-ˌtā, ˌyər-

: maté

yerba maté

noun

Examples of yerba maté in a Sentence

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