herb

noun

Definition of herbnext
as in spice
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 herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb Add one tablespoon of herbs to about 8 to 12 ounces of hot water. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Here’s how to propagate thyme via stem cuttings or seeds, according to a professional herb farmer. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 The island has an impressive food culture built around an extraordinary range of ingredients grown on its own land—from artichokes and capers to figs, honey, and an abundance of wild herbs. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 The humidor carries more than 10,000 cigars, and King makes every cocktail in-house — down to growing his own herbs and extracting his own vanilla bean. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • The rivalry with Arsenal has really exploded recently, and that will add extra spice.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Keep Spices in a Pill Organizer Another one of Costello’s genius food travel hacks is for the smallest ingredients—spices.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of spice

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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