caraway

noun

car·​a·​way ˈker-ə-ˌwā 

ˈka-rə-

1

: a biennial usually white-flowered aromatic Old World herb (Carum carvi) of the carrot family

2

: the pungent fruit of the caraway used in seasoning and medicine

called also caraway seed

Examples of caraway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Best for: Bloat, gas Key ingredients: Peppermint leaf, lemon balm, fennel, anise (licorice), and caraway Pros: Vegan; affordable Cons: The pills may have a strong smell and taste. —Marilyn La Jeunesse, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2024

In addition to authentic costumes and period-correct dances, guests enjoyed a buffet of food — like caraway cakes and temperance punch — typical of fare at fancy events of the 1860s. —Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Feb. 2024

Archaeologists found spices like ginger, clove, mustard, saffron and caraway, as well as the remains of raspberries, blackberries, cucumbers and grapes. —Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023

Underneath was a modest slick of crème fraîche powdered with caraway. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024

For the Venison Pastrami Rub Maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoons dry thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Directions Trim the roast of any silver skin and fascia. —Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024

Add the tomato paste along with the caraway seeds, juniper berries, paprika, and bay leaves. —Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023

This warm woody cologne is all about smooth warmth with top notes of spices like cinnamon, caraway and fenugreek, middle notes of ylang-ylang and jasmine and a base of sandalwood, oud and musk. —Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 3 Sep. 2023

Stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt, and toasted caraway seeds in a medium bowl. —Nick Wallace, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Medieval Latin carvi, from Arabic karawyā, from Greek karon

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

caraway

noun

car·​a·​way ˈkar-ə-ˌwā 

: a usually white-flowered herb related to the carrot and having fruits used in seasoning and medicine

Medical Definition

caraway

noun

car·​a·​way ˈkar-ə-ˌwā 

1

: a biennial usually white-flowered aromatic herb (Carum carvi) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with pungent fruits

2

: the fruit of caraway that is used in cookery and confectionery and is the source of caraway oil

called also caraway seed