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

In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, avocado, shallot, cilantro, spinach, jalapeño, lime juice and salt. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Serve with rice, lime wedges, whole red chiles, basil leaves, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, lettuce, the tamarind sauce, and the garlic-ginger sauce. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Combine the roasted tomatillo, onion, garlic, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and 1/2 cup water in a food processor. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Divide beef mixture among potatoes and top with reserved cilantro leaves. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 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