Search Dictionary
Definition of herbage

herbage

/ˈɜːrbɪdʒ/
herb · age
Plural:herbages
•
Adjective:herbaceous
JUMP TO:

herbage Lexical Profile

herbage Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Herbaceous vegetation collectively, especially grass and non-woody plants used for grazing.

Example

"The cattle grazed contentedly on the lush green herbage covering the valley floor."

2

The fleshy, succulent leaves and stems of herbaceous plants, as distinguished from their roots and seeds.

Example

"Be careful not to bruise the tender herbage when harvesting the basil and parsley."

3

British In law, the right to pasture livestock on another person's land.

Example

"Under the ancient manor charter, the villagers retained the right of herbage on the common meadow."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for herbage

• Rhymes for herbage

• Nearby Words

heraldry
herat
herb
herbage
herbal
herbalism
herbalist

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French herbage ('grassland, pasture'), formed from herbe ('grass, herb') from Latin herba.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Herbage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/herbage
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.