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

Smoked turkey is piled on bolillo bread, then loaded with avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickled jalapenos, ranch and lots of cilantro. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Transfer the vegetable and tomato mixture into a 9 × 13-inch baking dish and layer in the bay leaves and cilantro stems. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The birria Mexican pizza is a cheesy quesadilla loaded with diced onions, cilantro, lime, and tender birria beef that is sliced just like a pizza. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

How to Care for Cilantro For the best results, grow cilantro in well-draining soil in full sun to light shade. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 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