: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
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Wild garlic, onions and chives, wild mustard, and any type of berry, such as blackberries, mulberries, blueberries and raspberries are all used for cooking.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With blue cheese, bacon, chives, and a topping of crispy onions, our latest version is perfect for tailgate snacking.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Some fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon, parsley, mint, chives, or dill, can even be tossed into salads or help finish sauces and stews.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle with any leftover crumb mixture and additional chives; serve with remaining chipotle sauce on the side.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With blue cheese, bacon, chives, and a topping of crispy onions, our latest version is perfect for tailgate snacking.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Some fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon, parsley, mint, chives, or dill, can even be tossed into salads or help finish sauces and stews.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle with any leftover crumb mixture and additional chives; serve with remaining chipotle sauce on the side.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chive
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“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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chive
noun
: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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