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

Highlights include a tom kha caviar tartlet with galangal coconut cream and Ossetra caviar, uni jok with wild rice porridge and Hokkaido uni, and scallop tom yum with lemongrass and makrut lime leaves. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

They're built from intensely flavorful ingredients like lemongrass, kimchi, and gochujang—think coconut curry chickpeas and enchilada-style black beans. —Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026

With mint, detach three-inch terminal pieces and, in the case of lemongrass, entire stalks may be used, whether store bought or procured from a friend’s garden. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026

The Energized scent is an invigorating blend of eucalyptus, mint, and citrus, while the Renew scent has notes of lemongrass, citrus, and musk. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemongrass

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