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

In a skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025

Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram, mint, tarragon and thyme. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025

Add the sunflower or pumpkin seeds, cumin, cardamom, remaining coriander and ½ teaspoon salt. —Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025

The Raspberry Rhubarb Delight contains a sweet-tart raspberry-rhubarb jam mixed with coriander sweet cream. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 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