How to Use rosemary in a Sentence

rosemary

noun
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of rosemary.
  • Wash the rosemary and dry it well.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Wash the rosemary and dry it well.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
  • Chiles, zest and hearty herbs like rosemary and thyme can be stored with the syrup.
    — cleveland, 6 July 2020
  • Add the sage, rosemary, bay leaves and white wine and turn up the heat to high.
    — ExpressNews.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Remove the rosemary from the pan or just move it to the side.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Rinse them and season with olive oil and a sprig of rosemary.
    — Jill Wendholt Silva, charlotteobserver, 22 Dec. 2017
  • Mix with grapefruit juice and add a sprig of thyme or rosemary.
    — Andrew Richdale, Marie Claire, 23 Nov. 2016
  • Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for flavor.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Skip it, or infuse the oil with a small sprig of fresh rosemary.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The sprig of rosemary crisped under a brûlée torch was a classy touch.
    — Kyle Stokes, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Some add their own spin with a sprig of rosemary or a dash of nutmeg.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • Spinach, rosemary, mint and brandy round out the meaty flavors.
    — Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2020
  • Stop to smell the sprigs of rosemary, and even pick a few for your dinner.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Sprinkle the goat cheese, salt, rosemary, and spring onions on top.
    — Carole Kotkin, miamiherald, 12 July 2018
  • Pots hold three kinds of basil, thyme, rosemary and mint, and eggplant.
    — Karen Taylor, NOLA.com, 6 Aug. 2020
  • Garlic, olive oil and rosemary make the best broth for this fast one-pot meal.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Cut up some fresh herbs, like dill or rosemary, and sprinkle them over the chips.
    — Lulu Powers, House Beautiful, 15 Dec. 2017
  • When the rosemary gets crisp (but not brown) remove it and set aside on a plate.
    — Rachel Karten, Bon Appetit, 27 Feb. 2018
  • It's made with biotin and rosemary.
    — Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Then plant a tall herb like rosemary or basil in the opening at the top and — voila!
    — ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Stir in the garlic cloves and rosemary and cook for about 1 minute more.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Flip your glass upside down on top of the rosemary to capture the smoke.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Wrap the beds in burlap to protect rosemary during cold spells.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Put them in a saucepan with the water, sugar and rosemary and bring to a boil.
    — SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Press the fresh rosemary, parsley and thyme onto the top and sides of the pork.
    — Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The white sings with rosemary and thyme while the rosso brings more bitter orange.
    — Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Whether indoors or out, rosemary is sun-loving and needs full sun to grow well.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • His menu wish this time was far simpler than the roast lamb with rosemary and mint jelly.
    — Phil Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
  • When the soil feels dry, water the rosemary, about every three or four days.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026

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