dill

noun

ˈdil 

plural dills

1

a

: any of several plants of the carrot family

especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

b

: the foliage or seeds of dill

2

: dill pickle

dilled

ˈdild 

adjective

Examples of dill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With oil, garlic and salt as your base: Switch up the herbs and try fresh rosemary, thyme, dill, cilantro or parsley. —Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024

Cook time: 45 minutes (Pascal Shirley / For The Times) Kuku Sabzi During your visit to the farmers market this weekend, be sure to pick up plenty of parsley, dill, cilantro, green onions and leeks for this herbaceous frittata that’s more greens than egg. —Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024

In a food processor, add jalapeños, lemon juice, dill, and garlic clove. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024

Garlic, gold potatoes, fresh dill, lemon, and goat cheese lend savory notes to each bite. 22 of 31 Spinach and Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Quiche View Recipe Serve a crowd with this sheet pan egg recipe. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024

Our delicious and summery Picnic Egg Salad includes radishes, scallions, and fresh dill; some people even like to add potatoes! —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024

Some bartenders are playing with ingredients like curry, dill, shiitake, and kombu — ingredients seldom found behind the bar. —Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

Similarly, Fox said that herbs such as dill, tarragon, chervil and mint are more likely to thrive in cooler weather. —Alex Groves, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2024

Herbed Sour Cream Blend 1 cup of sour cream with 20-25 fresh mint leaves and two sprigs of dill in a food processor. —Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old High German tilli dill

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing dill

• dill weed
• dill pickle

Kids Definition

dill

noun

ˈdil 

: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles

Medical Definition

dill

noun

ˈdil 

: any of several plants of the family Umbelliferae

especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic seeds and foliage that are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

Biographical Definition

Dill

biographical name

ˈdil 

Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British general