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

Many herbs are commonly grown as annuals from seed, including basil, parsley, dill, and cilantro. —Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026

Basil, cilantro, parsley, dill, and mint are all herbs that take well to indoor growing, but these herbs need about 12 to 16 hours of light per day. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026

The herbs—whether dill, parsley, or chives—add a fresh, aromatic note that livens up the whole situation. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026

This cucumber salad with sour cream and dill comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers a creamy, crisp bite that feels especially welcome on warm days. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 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 Apiaceae

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