coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈan-

1

: an Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed

Examples of coriander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new, sophisticated scent opens with fresh top notes of aromatic lavender, bergamot, mandarin and just a hint of coriander (a nod to the herb gardens). —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Some herbs thought to have antihypertensive effects are coriander, lemongrass, sage, and sweet basil.6 Spices can help build flavor in the absence of salt. —Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025

The core expression, as mentioned before, is made from a 19-botanical recipe that includes juniper, lemon peel, violet, coriander, nutmeg, and fennel. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 June 2025

The best briskets used in a true Montreal smoked meat sandwich are said to soak for up to two weeks in brine and savory aromatics such as coriander, peppercorn and garlic before being smoked and hand-sliced to go down in eternal sandwich glory. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coriandre, from Anglo-French, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriandron, koriannon

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coriander

• oleander
• salamander
• brander
• candor
• dander
• gander
• grander
• hander
• laender
• lander
• pander
• sander

Kids Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkȯr-ē-ˌan-dər 

: the ripened dried tiny fruit of an herb related to the carrot that is used as a flavoring

also : the herb that produces coriander

Medical Definition

coriander

noun

co·​ri·​an·​der ˈkōr-ē-ˌan-dər, ˌkōr-ē-ˈ, ˈkȯr-, ˌkȯr- 

1

: an Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with aromatic fruits

2

: the ripened dried fruit of coriander used as a flavoring

called also coriander seed