B2nounfoodnature
US/ɜːrb/
UK/hɜːb/
a plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavor to food or as medicine
In context
I grow fresh herbs like basil and mint on my kitchen windowsill.
Add some chopped herbs just before serving the soup.
Her grandmother treated a sore throat with a cup of hot herb tea.
Words that go with herb
adjective + noun
- fresh herbsFresh herbs make the dish taste much better.
- dried herbsDried herbs are cheaper but less fragrant.
- chopped herbsSprinkle chopped herbs on top.
- medicinal herbThis medicinal herb is used in traditional medicine.
verb + noun
- grow herbsWe grow herbs on the balcony.
noun + noun
- herb gardenThey planted a small herb garden behind the house.