often attributive
1
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden
3
slang
: marijuana sense 2
Examples of herb in a Sentence
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs
rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Tambo del Inka’s talented culinary staff builds on this philosophy, by using vegetables, fruits, and herbs plucked from the hotel’s organic garden and orchard.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Discover which herbs thrive in our region and explore their therapeutic and culinary uses.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, 1 cup panko, cheese, salt, egg, remaining garlic and chopped herbs.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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herb
nounoften attributive
1
: a seed plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
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