dill

noun

ˈdil How to pronounce dill (audio)
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 How to pronounce dill (audio)
adjective

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The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, shallots, olive oil, parsley, dill, capers, basil, lemon zest and juice. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Freshly ground black pepper To make the lemon-dill mayo, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic and dill. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Just before serving, top coleslaw with pickle slices or chips and more dill. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dill

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of dill was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing dill

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“Dill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dill. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

dill

noun
ˈdil How to pronounce dill (audio)
: an herb related to the carrot and having aromatic foliage and seeds used especially in flavoring pickles

Medical Definition

dill

noun
ˈdil How to pronounce dill (audio)
: any of several plants of the family Apiaceae
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 How to pronounce Dill (audio)
Sir John Greer 1881–1944 British general

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