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

The tea is made with just organic coriander and organic cumin, which both soothe the stomach and support digestion. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Nov. 2025

The latest candle, Tall Trees, is a heady mix of coriander and bergamot, available in a classic glass or a decorative ceramic vessel. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025

In small bowl, whisk together butter, maple syrup, cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon. —CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

With the bugs came Stop Sales on the rice, turmeric powder and coriander. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 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 (Apiaceae) with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed