cilantro

noun

ci·​lan·​tro si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō  -ˈlan- 

: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish

also : coriander sense 1

Examples of cilantro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Often topped with sliced radishes and lots of cilantro, this soup is a gently spicy, fresh yet cozy way to wake up your appetite after a holiday spent eating traditional dishes. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

The Pizzadilla layers cheese, birria, onion, and cilantro between three flour tortillas and is sliced into eight shareable pieces. —Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

The low-lit, time-warp space — a Paul Thomas Anderson reverie of the bygone San Fernando Valley — has since 2022 developed an ardently in-the-know following for dishes like a Jewish take on poutine (crispy potatoes, wagyu brisket) and a Vietnamese riff on a burger (hoisin ketchup, cilantro). —Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025

Try it in a dip of Greek yogurt, garlic, cilantro, and lime. —Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, coriander, from Medieval Latin celiandrum, alteration of Latin coriandrum — more at coriander

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above