How to Use herbal in a Sentence

herbal

1 of 2 noun
  • If the traditional glass of warm milk is not your cup of tea, head for the herbals.
    — Karen Campbell, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2018
  • Well structured, round with dense yellow fruit, a little waxy and herbal.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 3 June 2022
  • The result is a sweet herbal and almond softness that lingers long after the last sip.
    — Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2022
  • From sweet to savory to spicy to herbal, this spread hits an impressive number of notes.
    — Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Red is a blend of citrus and aromatic herbal, with notes of patchouli, cedarwood and white musk.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The finish is long, smooth, sweet, and fruity with lingering herbal and seasoned oak notes.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Pintas 2017 is like an explosion of herbal and minty notes on the palate.
    — Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Very acidic with classic Australian-New Zealand nose (herbal).
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 27 Sep. 2020
  • But at the same time, her herbals want to interpret God’s work with the simplest, most public of all evidence.
    — Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • The color is translucent ruby, the aromas lifted with violets and roses, the flavors light and herbal.
    — Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2020
  • There’s no data at all that suggests that any herbals, any supplements, will treat influenza or modify the course of the disease.
    — Andy Marso, kansascity, 28 Jan. 2018
  • Incredibly clean with light hints of fruit, a pleasing green herbal, and citrus character lightly dancing upon your tongue.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • There are so many possibilities for their daily cup of tea with this sampler of nine varieties, including black, green, white, and herbal.
    — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 3 Jan. 2023
  • There is a wide range in taste from one extra-virgin olive oil to another, from herbal and fruity to bitter and peppery, depending on the olives harvested.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • These can include turmeric, omega-3 fatty acids, live probiotics, herbals like oregano and minerals like calcium, iron and zinc.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
  • With layers of herbal, fruity and citrus flavors, these aperitifs can combine with prosecco to make light, refreshing drinks with notes of complexity.
    — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 30 June 2020
  • Maccabeer, described by this kosher brewery as an herbal and piney IPA with some fruity notes, is being canned for the first time in 2020.
    — oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Its neutral taste pairs nicely with seasonings across the spectrum, from creamy to herbal to spicy, and the nooks and crannies of meat plus the cup of the shells help mussels capture and deliver flavor in every bite.
    — Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Descriptions of wolfsbane and its poison in the English language trace back to sixteenth-century European herbals.
    — Laura Murphy, JSTOR Daily, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Very rarely, valerian has been associated with liver injury, most often when taken in combination with other herbals.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
  • Their meads, honey wines that harken back to medieval times but have made a comeback, offer the mouthfeel of an English cider with varying levels of dry to fruity with apple, citrus, herbal, and floral flavors.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Its user-friendly design includes pre-programmed temperature settings for different types of tea, including oolong, green, black/herbal, and white, as well as a general boil setting.
    — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022
  • However, across herbals throughout history, the pomegranate was used in seemingly contradictory ways.
    — Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The cliche is that cider is sickly sweet and with a high alcohol level — but Scion’s selection includes draft ciders that range from 4 to 12% ABV, and the flavor profiles range from extremely dry and tannic to tart to herbal to sweet.
    — Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2023
  • In a similar vein, authors of early modern herbals such as John Gerard(e) instructed their readers to use different parts of the plant—its juice, flowers, rind, and seeds—to address stomach concerns, dysentery, dental health, wounds and bleeding, and menstrual health.
    — Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025
  • There’s everything from herbals like rhubarb and nettle to green teas and Fortnum’s own signature blends, like Wedding Breakfast or Jubilee, devised in honor of the Queen’s Diamond celebrations in 2012.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

herbal

2 of 2 adjective
  • Adeni tea, herbal tea and matcha are on the menu, too.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The scent is subtle and herbal.
    — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Be sure to add salts, oils, huge herbal bath teabags — the works!
    — Kayleigh Dray, Refinery29, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The highlight is a hot herbal foot bath.
    — Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Each herbal tea has a unique use and health purpose.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Non-herbal teas include white, green, and black tea.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The herbal elixirs can be consumed on their own or in a mixed drink.
    — Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 July 2023
  • Oregano keeps the flavors from being too murky with its nice herbal notes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Each includes some sort of herbal tonic.
    — Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Stress in my shoulders was relieved with an herbal paste sealed with warm leaves.
    — Vasudha Rai, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Boil peas, dress with an herbal vinaigrette, and ooh and aah over all the flavor.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • If a sweet craving arises, try opt for a herbal tea instead.
    — Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Tasting notes describe a grainy, herbal palate with pickle and spice.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Some herbal teas may help relieve and prevent headache symptoms.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Rather than the fruity warmth of the tomato, this scent is all about the herbal essence of the vine itself.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Many herbal teas have citrus, berry, mint, or other flavors.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
  • The finished pickles blend herbal, smoky and spicy flavors.
    — Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Each herbal tea confers its own health benefits.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
  • There's a juice bar, and an alchemy room where guests can blend their own herbal steam balls and massage oils.
    — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Medium-bodied, with a light herbal finish.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Take a cleansing breath in the sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounges stocked with herbal tea and snacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • The in-room bar is stocked with wellness amenities like sleep drops, charcoal eye masks, and herbal teas.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The horns are used in Asia for herbal remedies, the foundation said.
    — Erin Pflaumer, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2023
  • This type of marigold, as well as others, also makes a flavorful herbal tea.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Participants will also get to make their own herbal tea blends.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Rustic herbal notes layer with the ripe currant fruit in his take on the French liqueur.
    — Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Lemon verbena rounds out the list for anyone who makes herbal teas, desserts or summer drinks.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • The finish is long and spicy, with a lingering herbal sweetness.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • A little savory, a little herbal.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
  • First the pumping didn’t work, and then the herbal tea her midwife suggested didn’t help.
    — Meredith Newman, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024

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