Synonyms for

Herb

Verb / ɜ:b / / hɜ:b / Another word for herb — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A plant used for flavoring, medicine, or perfume.

Synonyms & similar words

herbaceousplant plant vegetable spice seasoning flavoring leaves parsley cilantro rosemary thyme basil oregano sage mint chives coriander dill fennel lavender marjoram

Synonyms by register

Formal

botanical culinary plant aromatic plant

Informal

seasoning flavoring greenery

Literary

fragrance aroma balm

Antonyms

weed pest nuisance blight scourge bane

Common collocations

  • fresh herb
  • dried herb
  • culinary herb
  • medicinal herb
  • herb garden
  • herb infusion
  • herb extract
  • wild herb

Word family

noun herb
adjective herbal

Usage note

While 'herb' is often pronounced with a silent 'h' in American English, British English typically pronounces the 'h'. It refers to plants used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.

Example sentences

  1. I added some fresh herbs to the salad.
  2. My mom uses herbs from the garden in her cooking.
  3. I take an herbal supplement for better sleep.
  4. The herbal tea helped soothe my sore throat.
  5. The air was filled with the scent of herbs.

Quotes

  • "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates
  • "The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." - Voltaire
  • "Perfume follows you; it chases you and lingers behind you. It's a reference mark. Perfume makes silence talk." - Sonia Rykiel

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