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

For starters, break from the traditional combo of basil, pine nuts and parmesan to come up with a sauce of your own, such as the one in Walnut, Spinach and Herb With Zucchini Pasta Sauce, which includes cilantro and lime juice for an added zing. —Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 July 2024

Some other menu favorites are its lobster tots (topped with buttered lobster, pico de gallo, salsa, and cilantro lime sauce) and its lobster tacos. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024

The Marietta Cellars rosé grabs onto the lemon and cilantro, amplifying them while still letting the fish come through. —Sunset Magazine, 30 May 2024

Pair them with pickled carrot and radish sticks, mayo, cucumber and cilantro to make a Hot Dog Banh Mi. —Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024

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