How to Use oregano in a Sentence

oregano

noun
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
  • Add lemon juice, oregano and salt.
    — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Who should not take oil of oregano?
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Stir in olive oil, basil, and oregano.
    — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
  • Add the adobo, sazón, oregano and bay leaves.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
  • Mix it with about ¼ oz coarse salt and a pinch of oregano.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Garnish with oregano and serve.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Aromas of pear, cilantro, oregano and a touch of leek.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This lemon-oregano shrimp dish was my favorite of the bunch.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Top with more lemon zest, oregano leaves, and crushed red pepper.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in tomatoes and juices, stock, cumin, oregano and cayenne.
    — cleveland, 9 June 2020
  • To serve, carve the chicken that was stuffed with lemon and oregano.
    — ExpressNews.com, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
    — Becky Krystal, sacbee, 29 June 2018
  • Place chiles in a small pot along with the onion, garlic, oregano and salt.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, and flour and cook 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in oregano and bay leaves; cook 30 seconds.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Sprinkle the chiles with the oregano and top with the onions, both cooked and fresh.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
  • Like oregano and basil, stevia grows well in pots with one to two plants to a pot.
    — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 29 May 2018
  • Remove the oregano or thyme sprigs and strips of orange rind.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Return to low heat and stir in the sugar, basil and oregano.
    — Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Garnish with more crushed red pepper and fresh oregano.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Season the top of the pizza with a pinch each of oregano and salt.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Sprinkle with the extra oregano and basil, and serve right away.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021
  • The scents of rosemary, wild oregano and sage are omnipresent.
    — CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Drizzle with oil, oregano and crushed red pepper.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Garnish with orange wedges, lime wedges and oregano.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2019

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