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

My favorite is chickpea instead of chicken, with lots of celery and dill, the sort of vegetarian swap that would make my grandma roll her eyes. —Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025

The dish is layered with bright citrus from orange rind, an abundance of dill for a deep herbaceous flavor, and garbanzo beans that add a rich nuttiness. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Try any soft herb — cilantro or flat-leaf parsley or dill — for the peas. Get the recipe. —Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025

The garden currently boasts a row of plant beds with vegetables like lettuce, swiss chard, and dill – and the plan is to expand the garden by an acre. —Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for dill

• bill
• brill
• chill
• drill
• fil
• fill
• frill
• gill
• grill
• grille
• jill
• kill

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