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 result is a whisky that opens with baked apple, oregano, and honeysuckle, moves into butterscotch and spice, and finishes with white pepper, ginger, and a lingering wisp of campfire.
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Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Plant beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, kale, onions, oregano, parsley, peas, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, rosemary, thyme, and turnips.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Add oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne; cook and stir until seasonings are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Stir in chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Plant beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, kale, onions, oregano, parsley, peas, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, rosemary, thyme, and turnips.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Add oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne; cook and stir until seasonings are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Stir in chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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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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