herb

Definition of herbnext
as in spice
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 herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb Reach for natural scent sources like a simmer pot with citrus peel and herbs, fresh greenery or a few drops of essential oil in a diffuser. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026 Use natural sources such as simmer pots with citrus and herbs, fresh rosemary or eucalyptus, and a few drops of essential oils. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 This herb thrives in well-draining, sunny spots and tolerates drought once established. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 Grow fresh herbs in containers. Parents, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • Plates of chi kyufta, lean raw meat kneaded with bulgur, aromatics and spices, sit alongside enough caviar to accommodate bumps the size of golf balls for 450 guests.
    Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
  • Community Chest and Chance cards are replaced by Suriel's Truth cards and Book of Breathings cards, some of which retain the humor and spice of the beloved series.
    Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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