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

Past outbreaks have been linked to leafy greens, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, snow peas, green onions, and raspberries. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Raspberries, basil, salad mixes, cilantro, berry and fruit mixes, and snap peas are among the produce that have been linked to past outbreaks. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Preliminary investigations into North Carolina’s outbreak suggest parsley and cilantro could be behind those cases. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Cases of cyclosporiasis, the illness caused by the parasite, have previously been linked to fresh produce like basil, cilantro, mesclun lettuce, raspberries, and snow peas, according to the Centers for Disease Control. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 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