lemongrass

noun

lem·​on·​grass ˈle-mən-ˌgras 

: a grass (Cymbopogon citratus) of robust habit native to southern India and Ceylon that is grown in tropical regions for its lemon-scented foliage used as a seasoning and that is the source of an aromatic essential oil

also : its foliage

Examples of lemongrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wash it all down with any of the craft cocktails; the Green Lotus is a refreshing option with lemongrass infused vodka, cucumber and tonic. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

But wow—cracking open the lid released a riptide of lemongrass, ginger, and Makrut lime. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025

Learn to make mouthwatering morsels, like prawns with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass or beef empanadas, and let the lush landscapes on the cookbook’s pages inspire your next trip. —AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025

The brightest, and most popular, item is the tofu cubes doused in a spicy-sweet lemongrass chili oil. —Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemongrass

• candlemas
• fiberglass
• fibreglass
• hourglass
• isinglass
• martinmas
• orchardgrass
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