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

Twenty-seven states are affected by salmonella, possibly linked to jalapenos, but cilantro, red onion, avocado also listed in the CDC notice. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

The smell is rich, oceanic, and bursting with notes of lime and cilantro. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

The outbreak has, so far, been linked to parsley and cilantro, and shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms; although the FDA later walked back the link between Taylor Farms and the outbreak, the company still maintained its recall. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Exercise general caution with fresh, ready-to-eat produce commonly associated with cyclospora, including romaine lettuce, raspberries, basil, cilantro and green onions. — Joseph Hernandez august 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 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