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

Compared to other average pickle jars, this flavor profile is unique with a balance of tangy vinegar, aromatic dill, and a hint of floral complexity from the rose petals. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025

Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme 6. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2025

Nearby were beds of purple basil, Swiss chard, okra, dill, cilantro, and multiple breeds of tomato. —Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 21 July 2025

Here are some simple swaps and additions to make cowboy butter your own: Herbs: Switch up the herbs, using fresh thyme, rosemary, cilantro, dill, and another favorite. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 July 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