oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō 
1
: a bushy perennial mint (Origanum vulgare) with leaves that are used as a seasoning and a source of aromatic oil
called also origanum, wild marjoram
2
: any of several plants (genera Lippia and Coleus) other than oregano of the vervain or mint families
Examples of oregano in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
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The National Institutes of Health reports that oregano oil can be used to fight the growth of a variety of different cells.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Sazón overlaps some, and also contains annatto for color, plus coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oregano.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Tomato pie, buzzing with Pecorino and oregano, is also a must-order.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Sazón overlaps some, and also contains annatto for color, plus coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oregano.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Tomato pie, buzzing with Pecorino and oregano, is also a must-order.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oregano
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈreg-ə-ˌnō
plural oreganos
: a bushy mint with leaves used as a seasoning and a source of a fragrant oil
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