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

Oftentimes the dill flavor is too artificial, or the texture of the snack gets in the way of the flavor. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

For pest control, good companion plants include marigolds, dill, sage, and basil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Heat Can Trigger Stress Responses Cool-season herbs like cilantro, dill, and parsley naturally struggle during the hottest months, says Sarah Akovic, a regenerative farmer and instructor at Lorain County Community College. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

The Lavish Habits — gin or vodka with coconut cream, orange blossom, celery bitters, lemon and lime topped with a sprig of fresh dill, $15 — is my new favorite summer cocktail. — Beth Rankin, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

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 pickle
• dill weed

Rhymes for dill

• bill
• brill
• chill
• drill
• fil
• fill
• frill
• gill
• grill
• grille
• jill
• kill

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 Apiaceae

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