herbs

noun

plural of herb
as in spices
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 herbs Lavender, rosemary, jasmine, mint and eucalyptus bring scent and texture, and the herbs can migrate to the kitchen. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Lavender, rosemary, jasmine, mint and eucalyptus, with herbs doubling as a kitchen garden. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Soft herbs over top add a rustling texture, and a prominent burst of dill. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Loisa reimagined staples like Sazón and Adobo with organic herbs and spices, leaving out artificial colors, flavors and preservatives while keeping the bold, familiar taste at the heart of home cooking. — Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
Noun
  • Containers of spices not labeled with contents in bottom shelves in kitchen.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Made with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, spice cake recipes have just the right amount of zing when paired with sweet ingredients.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of spices

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