1. an aromatic herb with small leaves, used as a seasoning in cooking, especially in Mediterranean and Mexican dishes

Examples

• She sprinkled dried oregano over the pizza before baking it.
• The recipe calls for fresh oregano and basil.
• Mediterranean dishes often feature oregano as a key seasoning.
• He grew oregano in his herb garden alongside thyme and rosemary.
• The pasta sauce was flavored with garlic, tomatoes, and oregano.
• Mexican oregano has a slightly different taste than the Mediterranean variety.