marjoram
noun
mar·jo·ram ˈmär-jə-rəm 
ˈmärj-rəm
: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic Old World mints (genus Origanum) often used as seasoning
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Add the marjoram and both oils and whisk until emulsified. 
BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2021 Mexican: Cilantro is a must-have in Mexican cooking, along with mint for mojitos, parsley, marjoram and oregano. cleveland, 1 June 2020 Other botanical extracts, such as algae, thyme, and marjoram, are added to intensely hydrate, reinforce your skin barrier, and retain more water. Sarah Wu, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2020 Herbs: Sprigs of fresh herbs are a pretty touch — thyme (here), rosemary, oregano, marjoram, sage, all will add life to a graze board. Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019 Add the garlic and marjoram and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019 Bottled poultry seasoning tastes like fall; it’s usually made from thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, black pepper and nutmeg.1. Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2019 Za’atar is a seasoning blend of thyme, oregano, marjoram, toasted sesame seeds, and tart powdered sumac. Eric Velasco, al, 22 Oct. 2019 Add the cloves, cinnamon stick, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, and sage and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019 See More
BostonGlobe.com, 24 Mar. 2021 Mexican: Cilantro is a must-have in Mexican cooking, along with mint for mojitos, parsley, marjoram and oregano. cleveland, 1 June 2020 Other botanical extracts, such as algae, thyme, and marjoram, are added to intensely hydrate, reinforce your skin barrier, and retain more water. Sarah Wu, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2020 Herbs: Sprigs of fresh herbs are a pretty touch — thyme (here), rosemary, oregano, marjoram, sage, all will add life to a graze board. Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019 Add the garlic and marjoram and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019 Bottled poultry seasoning tastes like fall; it’s usually made from thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, black pepper and nutmeg.1. Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2019 Za’atar is a seasoning blend of thyme, oregano, marjoram, toasted sesame seeds, and tart powdered sumac. Eric Velasco, al, 22 Oct. 2019 Add the cloves, cinnamon stick, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, and sage and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. CBS News, 28 Sep. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English mageram, marjolane, from Middle French majorane, marjolaine, from Medieval Latin majorana
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing marjoram
Medical Definition
marjoram
noun
mar·jo·ram ˈmärj-(ə-)rəm
: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic mints (genera Origanum and Majorana) often used in cookery
especially : sweet marjoram