lemongrass

noun

lem·​on·​grass ˈle-mən-ˌgras 

: a grass (Cymbopogon citratus) of robust habit native to southern India and Ceylon that is grown in tropical regions for its lemon-scented foliage used as a seasoning and that is the source of an aromatic essential oil

also : its foliage

Examples of lemongrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Get a coffee, breakfast sandwich with lemongrass-scented sausage, and chewy mochi donut at Morningbird. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Sit outside on the patio overlooking the pool and enjoy the delicious Cal-Pacific cooking, like the bulgogi burger with umami fries, bibimbap bowl and seared salmon with shimeji mushrooms in a coconut-lemongrass broth. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

In addition to apples, bananas and other common items, the grocery store chain sells harder-to-find ingredients including lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and fuzzy squash. — Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Fair warning about the Italian bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent—some love it; some hate it. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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