coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-

1

: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed

Examples of coriander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How to Use Coriander as a Spice Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors—and kitchen uses—are quite different. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Add chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, and habanero chile powder. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

The steak is rubbed in a blend of chili powder, cumin, and coriander, plus a little brown sugar for a little bit of contrasting sweetness. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026

When cilantro goes to seed, those tiny round seeds are known as coriander, says Tyler. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coriander

• bystander
• commander
• expander
• highlander
• leander
• meander
• philander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander

Kids Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring

also : the herb that produces coriander

Medical Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər 

ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, 

ˈkȯr-, 

ˌkȯr-

1

: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Apiaceae) with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed