How to Use clove in a Sentence

clove

noun
Definition of clovenext
  • Once the bulb has cooled, unwrap and squeeze out the cloves.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
  • As the cloves slip their skins, the garlic in the air invokes the past.
    — Jordan P. Hickey, Longreads, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Use a clove to pin a bay leaf to the rounded side of each onion half.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The air brims with cozy notes of clove, tobacco, and smoke.
    — Katie Chang, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour, the yeast, cardamom, and cloves.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Skim the soup to retrieve the cloves, anise and cinnamon stick.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • And our tester thought the smell was quite strong and unique, like cloves or chai tea, which might or might not be to your taste.
    — Rachael Schultz, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Thyme is the stubborn memory of wood, with a trace of cloves.
    — Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Stud the Ham Stud the ham with festive rows of aromatic cloves.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Simply add cloves to the chamber, close the lid and roll the wheels on your countertop.
    — Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Yellow onion and garlic cloves: Add depth of flavor to the chili.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • There are also notes of clove and cedar that add even more Christmas-y smells to it.
    — Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Grunge had come and gone, along with clove cigarettes and bangs.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2022
  • So, chop up a few cloves and add it to your favorite stew, sauce, or curry.
    — Women's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Coriander seeds, clove, and cumin are all discernible in the sip.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 16 July 2023
  • And the ginger and cloves may have come from India as well, or maybe China.
    — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Drizzle the cloves with olive oil and season with sea salt to taste, then top with the lid and wrap in aluminum foil.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Chai tea and warming clove notes develop to spice up the palate.
    — The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Gabriele came around the stainless steel work table with a handful of cloves.
    — Leila Milgrim, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2023
  • Nick off a quarter of the clove of garlic and drop it into the bowl of a food processor.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Serve in mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick, clove, and star anise.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • The grittier, nubby side of each clove goes down, with the pointy end upward.
    — Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Frisch says 1/8 teaspoon asafetida can stand in for 3 to 6 cloves of garlic, so start small.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
  • The syrup is made with pineapple skin, cinnamon and clove for a fresh and slightly spiced taste.
    — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
  • Add the wine, garlic clove, parsley, pepper and salt, and cover to steam.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022
  • In a food processor, add jalapeños, lemon juice, dill, and garlic clove.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Many savory recipes start with minced, diced, smashed, or roasted cloves.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2023
  • In a large food processor add garlic cloves and green onions.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
  • But there’s a lot to like here: a yeasty, peppery aroma; an opening hit of clove; and a finish that’s light and clean.
    — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Demerara sugar has toffee and caramel notes while cinnamon, clove, and star anise adds bold fall spice.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024

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