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 herbsrosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbPair begonia flowers with herbs for a container garden.—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026 What's more, this type of gardening gives you the opportunity to grow and eat uncommon heirloom varieties of herbs, fruits, and vegetables that may not be readily available at your local grocery store.—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026 Adults feed on nectar and pollen from a number of herbs and native flowers.—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026 Bake haddock in the oven with simple seasonings like lemon and fresh herbs.—Kathleen Felton, Health, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
Noun
Landneoo 2-Tier Lazy Susan Turntable Use this two-tier turntable in the fridge, pantry, or keep it on your counter for those frequently reached-for herbs and spices.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Wilson’s menu will include dishes like Shima aji (which is glazed from its own bones); crepe brulee with high-plains cheddar, smoked fig caramel, and Tennessee black truffle; and a swordfish belly with za’tar spice and calamansi.