How to Use marjoram in a Sentence

marjoram

noun
  • Or go in a resinous direction and try fresh thyme or marjoram.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in cream, dry mustard, and marjoram.
    — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, 22 Dec. 2010
  • One cook might add a touch more thyme, another more marjoram.
    — Jim Shahin, charlotteobserver, 6 Oct. 2017
  • The taste of its leaves combines the flavors of mint, marjoram, and thyme with a peppery twist.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Berggarten’ sage, marjoram, thyme Set in full or partial sun in well-draining soil.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Add the bay leaf, cloves and marjoram, stir to combine and, when fragrant, about two minutes, add the stock.
    — Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Whip in ½ teaspoon salt, marjoram, dill, thyme and lemon zest until combined.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Here, cumin, ginger, and marjoram are used in seasoning rubs.
    — Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
  • And while there’s no lettuce in sight, fresh marjoram provides the necessary hit of green.
    — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Add the garlic and marjoram and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019
  • Finish with the fresh marjoram and another grind of black pepper.
    — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Press the extra sprigs of rosemary, sage and marjoram against the roast, and use a few lengths of butcher’s twine to secure them.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Add stock, sage, marjoram, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
    — Country Living, 28 Sep. 2010
  • Za’atar is a seasoning blend of thyme, oregano, marjoram, toasted sesame seeds, and tart powdered sumac.
    — Eric Velasco, al, 22 Oct. 2019
  • Some families use mint, others sesame, za’atar, marjoram and cumin.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
  • My idea of a comfort chicken is my mother's recipe, oven-baked with marjoram and paprika.
    — Author: Charles Wohlforth | Opinion, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Dec. 2017
  • Perennial herbs include chives, marjoram, mint, sage, thyme, and many others.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Others like marjoram are more particular and don’t like a drafty windowsill.
    — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 18 May 2020
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, celery leaves, parsley, onion, salt, paprika, black pepper, thyme and marjoram.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Bell's contains ground oregano and ground marjoram among other hefty herbs that hold up to the intensity of the oyster taste.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Stir mushrooms, carrots, onions, marjoram, thyme and garlic into sauce.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Poultry seasoning is a floral blend of sage, rosemary, thyme and marjoram and is a one-stop-shop for deep flavor.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir in the olive oil, marjoram, cilantro, parsley and avocado.
    — Ben Mims, latimes.com, 26 June 2019
  • Toss parsley, chives, marjoram, lemon juice, and reserved radishes in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • The tender, lightly chewy ridged dumplings curve in on themselves, catching peas, bites of lobster, and snips of marjoram with every bite.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Tarragon, fennel, savory, sage, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint, oregano and more grow wild.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Herbes de Provence is a blend of herbs, typically savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme and oregano.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The Mexi-Pali with Tequila gets its bright pink blush from beets, accented with lemon, marjoram and tamarind.
    — Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Aug. 2018
  • Carrots, onion, celery, and tomatoes bulk it up while dried thyme, marjoram, parsley, and garlic add plenty of flavor.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Algae, thyme, and marjoram work together to retain moisture longer and get it into deeper layers of the skin.
    — Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2023

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