dill

noun

ˈdil 

plural dills

1

a

: any of several plants of the carrot family

especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

b

: the foliage or seeds of dill

2

: dill pickle

dilled

ˈdild 

adjective

Examples of dill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon, parsley, mint, chives, or dill, can even be tossed into salads or help finish sauces and stews. —Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025

There are about 14 food choices, such as cinnamon mascarpone French toast, a lemon dill crab roll and a jalapeño cheddar eggs Benedict. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025

Another favorite is the Pickle Power Pizza ($24) with garlic white sauce, pickles, onions, cheese, dill, chives, ranch dressing and wavy potato chips. —Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025

Top with dill, lemon zest and crushed potato chips. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old High German tilli dill

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing dill

• dill pickle
• dill weed

Rhymes for dill

• bill
• brill
• chill
• drill
• fil
• fill
• frill
• gill
• grill
• grille
• jill
• kill

Kids Definition

dill

noun

ˈdil 

: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles

Medical Definition

dill

noun

ˈdil 

: any of several plants of the family Umbelliferae

especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic seeds and foliage that are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

Biographical Definition

Dill

biographical name

ˈdil 

Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British general