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 Vietnamese staple’s light but perfectly salty broth, tender slices of flank beef, and crisp bean sprouts and cilantro, along with a generous squeeze of lime and sriracha, does wonders to perk me up from a bad hangover—or a cold, a flu or really any ailment. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026

Stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat. —Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Firm whitefish fillets are infused with the flavors of coconut, chile, mint and cilantro in these Parsi-style fish packets. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

Then come toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, avocado, and fresh cilantro. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 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