noun

chives

chyvz

Chives (noun) means a thin, mild-tasting herb related to onions, with hollow green stalks often snipped over food as a garnish. Example: “She sprinkled chopped chives over the baked potato.”

noun

A thin, mild-tasting herb related to onions, with hollow green stalks often snipped over food as a garnish.

"She sprinkled chopped chives over the baked potato."

"Chives grow easily in a pot on a kitchen windowsill."

How to Use Chives

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, onion-flavoured herb used fresh as a garnish or seasoning.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for chives

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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.