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

Cyclospora is most commonly found in salad, raspberries, cilantro, basil, and snow peas. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 14 July 2026

The peanut street noodles sautéed with red cabbage, snap peas, carrots, cilantro, chilies, and sesame seeds land lighter but still manage to feel substantial. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

More than 2,900 people nationwide have reportedly been sickened by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which has historically been spread through raw produce, including basil, cilantro, raspberries, and, yes, lettuce. — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Among the culprits could be salad kits, raspberries, green onions, cilantro and basil. — Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 11 July 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