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

Puree the beans, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika and anchovies in a blender before slowly adding in olive oil. —Caron Golden, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025

But the gin barrel finish has imbued this whiskey with a range of fascinating botanical notes—cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, and just a hint of juniper and black pepper. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025

Other standout dishes were Berwick crab with Apple, Kohlrabi and samphire–beautifully presented like a work of culinary art–and Orkney scallops with coriander and cordyceps. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, 1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 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