Cool MateMeaning of Herb
a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to add taste to food, in medicines or for their pleasant smell. parsley, mint and oregano are all herbs.
In simple words: A green plant used to flavor food or for medicine.
Herb in a sentence
- a herb garden
- an herb garden
- Add a teaspoonful of mixed herbs.
- Ali recommends taking herbs to facilitate recovery.
- Serve cold, garnished with fresh herbs.
- The shop sells a large range of herbs and spices.
How to use Herb
Used in cooking or medicine contexts. Not typically used in formal writing about plants in general. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'herb' as 'her balmy garden' where you find fresh flavors.
Related words
Collocations with Herb
Opposites of Herb
Common mistakes with Herb
- Confused with 'herb' vs 'erb' pronunciation in some accents.
- Using 'herb' only for medicinal plants instead of flavoring.
- Wrongly pluralizing as 'herbs' in non-culinary contexts.
Herb appears in
Herb in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عشبة
نبات أخضر يستخدم لتنكيه الطعام أو للأدوية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভেষজ
খাবার বা ওষুধে ব্যবহার করা সবুজ গাছ।
- GermanDeutsch
Kraut
Eine grüne Pflanze, die zum Würzen von Speisen oder für Medikamente verwendet wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Hierba
Una planta verde que se usa para dar sabor a la comida o como medicina.
- Persianفارسی
سبزی
یه گیاه سبزی که برای طعم دادن به غذا یا برای دارو استفاده میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
herbe
Une plante verte utilisée pour parfumer les plats ou pour la médecine.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जड़ी बूटी
एक हरा पौधा जिसका उपयोग भोजन को स्वादिष्ट बनाने या दवा के लिए किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Erba aromatica
Una pianta verde usata per insaporire il cibo o per la medicina.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Erva
Uma planta verde usada para dar sabor à comida ou para remédios.
- RussianРусский
Трава
Зеленое растение, используемое для придания вкуса пище или для лекарств.
- Urduاردو
جڑی بوٹی
ایک سبز پودا جو کھانے کو ذائقہ دینے یا دوا کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
香草
一种用来给食物调味或入药的绿色植物。
More words like Herb
- SpiceB2
one of the various types of powder or seed that come from plants and are used in cooking. Spices have a strong taste and smell.
- Plant
- Botanical
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Herb
What does Herb mean?
A green plant used to flavor food or for medicine.
What is the definition of Herb?
a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to add taste to food, in medicines or for their pleasant smell. parsley, mint and oregano are all herbs.
How do you use Herb in a sentence?
a herb garden
Can you give another example of Herb?
an herb garden
What are synonyms for Herb?
Common alternatives include spice, plant, botanical, flavoring, seasoning.
What is the opposite of Herb?
Opposite meanings include weed.
What words go with Herb?
It commonly pairs with dried, fresh, wild, bunch, garnish something with, add, use, bed, garden, species, herbs and spices.
What are common mistakes when using Herb?
Confused with 'herb' vs 'erb' pronunciation in some accents. Using 'herb' only for medicinal plants instead of flavoring. Wrongly pluralizing as 'herbs' in non-culinary contexts.
How do you pronounce Herb?
US: /["/ɜːrb//hɜːrb/"]/, UK: /["/hɜːb/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Herb?
Used in cooking or medicine contexts. Not typically used in formal writing about plants in general. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Herb?
"Herb" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.