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

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

In North Carolina's outbreak, parsley and cilantro may be another culprit, according to the state health department. — Pien Huang, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Garnish with black lava sea salt, cucumber, cilantro or jalapeño slices. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The parasite spreads through food or water contaminated with fecal matter, often linked to fresh produce such as berries, basil, cilantro and bagged salad mixes. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 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