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

Combine the roasted tomatillo, onion, garlic, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and 1/2 cup water in a food processor. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Divide beef mixture among potatoes and top with reserved cilantro leaves. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

The green is equally luscious in texture, made with chicken thigh and skin, but intensely herbaceous, brightened with parsley, cilantro, poblano and jalapeño. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

It’s made with tomatoes, onions, green chile peppers, and cilantro; and our tasters called out the prominence of the tomato flavor. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 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