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

Puree the beans, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika and anchovies in a blender before slowly adding in olive oil. —Caron Golden, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025

But the gin barrel finish has imbued this whiskey with a range of fascinating botanical notes—cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, and just a hint of juniper and black pepper. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025

Other standout dishes were Berwick crab with Apple, Kohlrabi and samphire–beautifully presented like a work of culinary art–and Orkney scallops with coriander and cordyceps. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Two or three weeks after flowering, snip off the seed pods, hang them upside down to dry, and collect any fallen coriander seeds. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025

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

• oleander
• salamander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander
• hander
• laender
• lander
• pander
• sander

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 (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed