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

Place remaining 1 tablespoon coriander seeds in a mortar and pound or grind using pestle until coarsely ground (this can also be accomplished by putting seeds in a zipper-style plastic bag and pounding with a skillet). —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025

The beef and chicken kabob skewers were juicy and bursting with herb and spice flavors, such as onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, and paprika, with a mesquite finish. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025

The original blend mixed cedar leaves, coriander, ginger, and lots of flower at the top, middle notes of incense and olibanum, and base notes of Peru balsam, sandalwood, and oud. —Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Aug. 2025

The study suggests that coconut, papaya, dragon fruit, turmeric, star anise and coriander may play a large role in flavor for 2025. —Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 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