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

Stir together cumin, chili powder, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025

Gordon uses pistachio flour to further boost the creamy, nutty profile, and a blend of sumac, coriander and fleur de sel in the lemon glaze lends a warmth to the finished cake. Get the recipe. —Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025

Made from the ground seeds of a cilantro plant, coriander’s soft, sweet citric flavor is often used in Indian, Latin American, and North African cooking. —The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 10 Mar. 2025

This is the apogee of Chateau Laurence—with flavors that combine succulent black cherries as well as sage, coriander and eucalyptus and slight black pepper on the finish. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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