cilantro

noun

ci·​lan·​tro si-ˈlän-(ˌ)trō  -ˈlan- 

: leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish

also : coriander sense 1

Examples of cilantro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearly every meal offered a variety of textures and colors, and used ingredients like tomato powder, or nutritional yeast for bigger pops in the pan, while cilantro and citrus frequently offered nice finishing touches. —Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025

The chicken bucket came with pickled sides and four original sauces: an airy cilantro mayo, a heavy-hitting honey mustard, a savory peppercorn parm and, my personal favorite, a gochujang BBQ. —Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025

Assemble 4 sandwiches by layering ingredients as follows between prepared rolls: tofu, pickled vegetables (leaving liquid in bowl), and cilantro. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 10 Feb. 2025

To elevate the tacos, top them with a vibrant shallot salsa made with fresh cilantro, peanuts, lime, and sesame seeds. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, coriander, from Medieval Latin celiandrum, alteration of Latin coriandrum — more at coriander

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above