cilantro
noun
ci·lan·tro
si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō 
-ˈlan-
-ˈlan-
: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish
also
: coriander sense 1
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Transfer guacamole to a shallow bowl and top with cilantro leaves with tender stems and Cotija cheese (if using).
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Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
Taking a playful cooking trip through the alphabet with an A-to-Z guide to chili-making ingredients and techniques — from aromatics and avocado oil to the Mexican xoconostle prickly pear and zesty toppings like fresh cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Upgrade basic white rice with pops of fresh flavor from lime juice and cilantro.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
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Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
Taking a playful cooking trip through the alphabet with an A-to-Z guide to chili-making ingredients and techniques — from aromatics and avocado oil to the Mexican xoconostle prickly pear and zesty toppings like fresh cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Upgrade basic white rice with pops of fresh flavor from lime juice and cilantro.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cilantro
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“Cilantro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cilantro. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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