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

Top with pickled onions, cabbage, white sauce, and 1 cup cilantro leaves. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

Serve with cilantro sprigs, lime wedges, and a creamy peanut dipping sauce for an authentic pairing. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026

Traditional onion, tomato, lime juice, and cilantro start this guacamole mix. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

The squid ink bao buns ($29) are jet-black buns served with honey hoisin coppa steak do chua, green apple and cilantro. — Jenna Thompson july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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