American English

How to pronounce herb

nounB1Common word
ERB

/ɚb̚/

One syllable.

a plant whose leaves or other parts are used to add flavor to food or to make medicine

What to listen for

In American English, herb is usually pronounced without the h: /ɚb̚/. You may hear the h pronounced in British English: /hɚb̚/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

a plant whose leaves or other parts are used to add flavor to food or to make medicine

Add some fresh herbs to the soup.

This herb is often used in traditional medicine.

Common phrases & grammar

fresh herbs · dried herbs · herb garden · medicinal herbs

add [herbs] to [food]

use [an herb] in [a dish]

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