Thesaurus results for HERBAGE

herbage

noun

ˈ(h)ər-bij

Definition of herbage

as in vegetation

green leaves or plants added some ferns and other herbage to the sidewalk planters

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Recent Examples of herbage This psoriasis cream contains a blend of herbage extractors, which work on flakes and dandruff buildup. — Lindsay Modglin, Health, 13 Feb. 2023 When left to themselves, their great delight, after filling themselves with the coarse herbage of the desert, is to lie and roll in the hot sand. — Dan Schlenoff, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2021 Instead of giving away free drinks to gamblers, Chicago’s new casino and others across the state should have servers carrying large hookahs filled with primo, mind-bending herbage. — Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2019 The infertility may have resulted from a hormone imbalance, triggered by the herbage that the sheep ate, according to the study. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 27 Sep. 2017

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Red-flag warnings cover much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, where dry vegetation, low humidity and heat could help new fires spread quickly, especially west of the 405 Freeway.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Eligible nonprofits would be required to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk through vegetation management, maintaining defensible space, home hardening, evacuation planning, emergency alerts and communications and other fire mitigation activities.

— Haley Parsley October 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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What readers are saying The comments on the article express a mix of opinions and suggestions regarding scenic train trips for viewing fall foliage.

— Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
To state the obvious, the foliage this time of year is downright show-stopping.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

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