\ ˈərb
, US also and British usually ˈhərb\
, US also and British usually ˈhərb\
Definition of herb
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden
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Other Words from herb
herblike
\ ˈ(h)ərb-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
herby
\ ˈ(h)ər-bē
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of herb in a Sentence
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs
rosemary, sage, and other herbs
Recent Examples on the Web
And some slave women were punished for failing to become pregnant or trying to prevent a pregnancy with herbs or other means. — NBC News, "It's not just men: White conservative women have played key role in abortion policy changes this year," 13 Aug. 2019 When sliced in half lengthwise eggplant can be scooped out, combined with additional ingredients, like beans and herbs, and stuffed. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "The Health Benefits of Eggplants," 8 Aug. 2019 First, diners chose their greens (romaine, spinach, kale or arugula), then a protein (chicken, ahi tuna, falafel, steak or shrimp) and a dressing (avocado lime, cilantro smoked chili, lemon herb, vegetarian green goddess and ranch). — Daily Pilot, "On Food: Fork & Salad brings the ohana spirit of healthy eating to Orange," 8 Aug. 2019 Salads boast vibrant flavors and spicy herbs, a testament to the close relationships del Pesco has formed with the local farmers who provide her produce. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Larder brings Chez Panisse-style to Old Goucher," 24 July 2019 In Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield the markets run through September and October and feature vendors selling fresh produce and meat, baked goods, wine, coffee and dog treats, plants, herbs, honey, spices, jams and salsa among other items. — Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, "10 things to do and try in Hamilton County before summer ends," 24 July 2019 Over the next several weeks, your straw bale garden will begin to bloom with the plants, herbs, and vegetables of your choice. — Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "Here's Why You'll Want to Try Straw Bale Gardening This Summer," 22 July 2019 Numerous large plants will (obviously) require more space than smaller herbs or microgreens. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, "How to Build a Greenhouse," 7 May 2018 Bringing a bouquet in a vase with water, a small potted succulent or herb, or even a tiny fairy garden could make a sweet floral gift, and won’t require extra effort from the host. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, "Should You Bring Flowers To A Dinner Party?," 29 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'herb.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for herb
herb
noun
English Language Learners Definition of herb
: a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
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herb
noun
\ ˈərb
, ˈhərb\
, ˈhərb\
Kids Definition of herb
1
: a plant with soft stems that die down at the end of the growing season
2
: a plant or plant part used in medicine or in seasoning foods
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Medical Definition of herb
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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