rosemary meaning

rosemary as a noun

1. widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

   Synonyms: Rosmarinus officinalis

   Type of: herb

2. extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats

   Type of: herb

rosemary in a sentence

• Rosemary adds a delightful aroma to roasted vegetables.
• Bundles are made up of caperspurge, rosemary, and twigs.
• Basil, sage, rosemary, thyme and oregano are popular herbs.
• Rosemary thrives in well-drained, sunny conditions.
• A walrus is an animal, while rosemary is a plant.

How to pronounce rosemary

rosemary is pronounced /ˈrəʊzməri/ in British English and /ˈroʊzmɛri/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.