Herb

Pronunciation: /hɜːrb/

Definitions of herb

noun a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to cook with fresh herbs.

A2 The recipe calls for a pinch of dried herbs.

B1 Growing your own herbs can save you money at the grocery store.

B2 The chef carefully selected a variety of herbs to enhance the flavor of the dish.

C1 The herbalist recommended using specific herbs for different health benefits.

C2 The garden was filled with a vast array of exotic herbs from around the world.

Examples of herb in a Sentence

formal The chef used a variety of fresh herbs to enhance the flavor of the dish.

informal I love adding herbs to my cooking to give it an extra kick.

slang Yo, pass me that herb so we can spice things up.

figurative She was like a healing herb in times of distress, bringing comfort and relief.

Grammatical Forms of herb

• past tense: herbed
• plural: herbs
• comparative: more herb
• superlative: most herb
• present tense: herbs
• future tense: will herb
• perfect tense: have herbed
• continuous tense: is herbing
• singular: herb
• positive degree: herb
• infinitive: to herb
• gerund: herbing
• participle: herbing

Origin and Evolution of herb

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'herb' originated from the Latin word 'herba' which means grass or green plants.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'herb' has evolved to refer specifically to plants used for culinary, medicinal, or aromatic purposes.