chives
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for chives, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thin, mild-tasting herb related to onions, with hollow green stalks often snipped over food as a garnish.
Synonyms
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How to use chives
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
snipped chives
chopped chives
sour cream and chives
Frequently asked questions
What does “chives” mean?
The word “chives” means a thin, mild-tasting herb related to onions, with hollow green stalks often snipped over food as a garnish. In plain terms, a small, onion-flavoured herb used fresh as a garnish or seasoning.
How do you pronounce “chives”?
“Chives” is pronounced chyvz (/t͡ʃaɪvz/ in IPA).
How do you use “chives” in a sentence?
Here is “chives” used in a sentence: “She sprinkled chopped chives over the baked potato.”
What part of speech is “chives”?
“Chives” is a noun.