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

This set of four waffle fabric towels are available in cilantro, papyrus beige, soft silver, washed indigo, blue linen, and old rose. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

Butternut squash, collard greens, apricots, tomatoes, herbs like parsley and cilantro and red peppers all contribute substantial amounts as well. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025

Dishes like chorizo and sweet plantain empanadillas, pork belly salad with watermelon, mango, and Puerto Rican cheese, and fried whole red snapper with cilantro chimichurri honor the traditions and tastes of the tropical island. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

To make a pomegranate salsa, chop green onions, cilantro, jalapeňo pepper, and avocado, and add olive oil. —Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025

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