1. a small plant with thin, hollow leaves that taste like onion, used as an herb in cooking

Examples

• She sprinkled fresh chives over the baked potato.
• The recipe calls for two tablespoons of chopped chives.
• Chives grow easily in a kitchen garden.
• The cream cheese was mixed with chives and herbs.
• He garnished the soup with a few chives.
• The omelet was topped with chives and cheese.