herb

noun

Definition of herbnext
as in spice
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb Popular natural herbs include chamomile to calm, lemon balm to soothe nerves and passionflower to reduce brain activity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The best container herbs that help repel mosquitoes include peppermint, thyme, nasturtiums, lemon balm, rosemary, basil, and lemongrass. — The Spruce, 2 July 2026 Optional activities include medicinal herb hikes, where guests can learn about local medicinal plants, and visits to a Kneipp facility in the midst of the forest. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 But the powerful powder also works like any other herb blend—albeit magically magnified with wonderful MSG. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
Noun
  • The word entered English during British rule in India and was later extended to mean a hot alcoholic drink, especially one mixed with spirits, hot water, sugar, and spices.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Chili powder, cumin, and cayenne give it the signature chili spice (leave out the cayenne for a milder version) while Worcestershire and tomato sauce provide savoriness.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of spice

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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