a fragrant herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
noun
Examples:
• She tore fresh basil leaves over the pizza.
• The recipe calls for a handful of basil.
a bright green herb with curly or flat leaves, widely used as a garnish and flavoring in European and Middle Eastern cooking
noun
Examples:
• He scattered chopped flat-leaf parsley over the roasted vegetables before serving.
• The tabbouleh was packed with fresh parsley and dressed with lemon.
a bright green herb with delicate leaves and a distinctive, pungent flavor, widely used in Latin American and Asian cuisines
noun
Examples:
• She stirred fresh cilantro into the salsa just before serving.
• The pho was garnished with bean sprouts, lime, and cilantro.
an aromatic herb with fresh, cool-tasting leaves used in drinks, desserts, and savory dishes
noun
Examples:
• She muddled fresh mint with lime juice at the bottom of the glass.
• The lamb was served with a mint sauce made from garden-fresh leaves.
a low-growing herb with tiny aromatic leaves and an earthy, slightly floral flavor, used extensively in Mediterranean and French cooking
noun
Examples:
• He tucked sprigs of thyme under the chicken skin before roasting.
• The bouquet garni included thyme, bay leaf, and parsley stems.
an evergreen herb with needle-like leaves and a strong, pine-like fragrance, used to flavor roasted meats, potatoes, and breads
noun
Examples:
• She pressed rosemary sprigs into the focaccia dough along with sea salt.
• The leg of lamb was studded with garlic and rubbed with fresh rosemary.
a pungent Mediterranean herb with small, oval leaves, widely used dried or fresh in pizza, pasta sauces, and grilled meats
noun
Examples:
• He crumbled dried oregano over the tomato sauce before it simmered.
• The Greek salad was finished with a generous pinch of dried oregano.
a feathery herb with a mild anise flavor, commonly used to season pickles, fish, and Eastern European dishes
noun
Examples:
• She mixed chopped dill into the yogurt sauce for the salmon.
• The cucumber salad was dressed simply with dill, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar.
a mild herb with thin, hollow green stems related to onion, used as a garnish and flavoring in many dishes
noun
Examples:
• She sprinkled chopped chives over the baked potato and sour cream.
• The cream cheese was blended with chives and a pinch of black pepper.