caraway
noun
car·a·way
ˈker-ə-ˌwā 
ˈka-rə-
1
: a biennial usually white-flowered aromatic Old World herb (Carum carvi) of the carrot family
2
: the pungent fruit of the caraway used in seasoning and medicine
called also caraway seed
Examples of caraway in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There are spice notes of cinnamon, clove, cardamom, caraway seed, a hint of ginger, and earthy/dry compost notes.
—
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The rye whiskey exhibits dark pumpernickel rye bread, caraway, cinnamon, and oolong tea.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The $595 meal serves four people and includes fennel and caraway spiced turkey breast, smoked turkey leg confit plus sides such as roasted squash and Brussels sprouts, and a rich pumpkin pie and sweets box.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
That extra crunch creates the perfect contrast of textures and temperatures with a slight tang from the caraway seeds.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for caraway 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The rye whiskey exhibits dark pumpernickel rye bread, caraway, cinnamon, and oolong tea.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The $595 meal serves four people and includes fennel and caraway spiced turkey breast, smoked turkey leg confit plus sides such as roasted squash and Brussels sprouts, and a rich pumpkin pie and sweets box.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
That extra crunch creates the perfect contrast of textures and temperatures with a slight tang from the caraway seeds.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for caraway
Dictionary Entries Near caraway
Cite this Entry
“Caraway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caraway. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
caraway
noun
car·a·way
ˈkar-ə-ˌwā
: a usually white-flowered herb related to the carrot and having fruits used in seasoning and medicine
Medical Definition
caraway
noun
car·a·way
ˈkar-ə-ˌwā
1
: a biennial usually white-flowered aromatic herb (Carum carvi) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with pungent fruits
2
: the fruit of caraway that is used in cookery and confectionery and is the source of caraway oil
called also caraway seed
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share