dill

noun

ˈdil 

plural dills

1

a

: any of several plants of the carrot family

especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

b

: the foliage or seeds of dill

2

: dill pickle

dilled

ˈdild 

adjective

Examples of dill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How to Make, Use, and Reuse Ina Garten's Chicken Stock Garten’s chicken stock features fresh veggies like carrots, celery, and parsnips to add levels of flavor, while herbs like thyme, parsley, dill, and garlic lend depth and freshness to the stock. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024

These often include red onions, celery, scallions, parsley, dill, chives, and even lemon juice or Worcestershire sauce. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

This is a cookbook that captures the appetites and hunger of young Europeans who love a good Parisian brunch café, reflected in a recipe for a gooey, open-faced croque madame that swaps out ham for eggplant, but also retreats into the familiarity of pickles and dill, cornerstones of Polish cuisine. —Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the matzo meal, spices, dill, salt and baking powder. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English dile, from Old English; akin to Old High German tilli dill

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing dill

• dill pickle
• dill weed

Kids Definition

dill

noun

ˈdil 

: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles

Medical Definition

dill

noun

ˈdil 

: any of several plants of the family Umbelliferae

especially : a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic seeds and foliage that are used in flavoring foods and especially pickles

Biographical Definition

Dill

biographical name

ˈdil 

Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British general