yerba mate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yerba mate
First recorded in 1835–40; from South American Spanish: yerba “herb” + mate 3
Example Sentences
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Finally, ian kicks off his sneakers, sits cross-legged on an office chair, cracks a can of yerba mate and presses play.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
Amber Parucha, a marketing specialist at local beverage company Yerbana, was tasked with creating a series of free public wellness events to promote their yerba mate tea blend.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023
Not many drinks can offer the health benefits of tea, the strength of coffee, and the joy of chocolate like South America’s super brew, yerba mate.
From National Geographic • Jun. 7, 2023
Delbonis said he appreciated being able to buy yerba mate leaves in Miami to make his favorite beverage; for most events, he has to travel with his own supply.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2019
Asked what he required at our hands the beggar replied that he wanted yerba mate, sugar, bread, and some hard biscuits, also cut tobacco and paper for cigarettes and some leaf tobacco for cigars.
From Far Away and Long Ago by Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)
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