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 Many of the herbs listed below are perennial and will spice up your cocktails and cooking for years. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026 Try swapping the cornflake coating for seasoned breadcrumbs with Italian herbs for a delicious variation. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 Our chef ladles out bowls of harira, a thick tomato-y soup spiked with beans, herbs, and spices. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 Vibrant and detailed illustrations map out the way, from a section about grilling equipment to an overview of Korean herbs. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There was a basket with lemons, each one tied with red curling ribbon, fish spices stacked, the register with all the keys covered by a silicone hood, and a pile of newspapers next to a pile of wrapping sheets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of spice

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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