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

Try Companion Planting Basil and other strongly scented herbs naturally repel thrips, while flowering plants, like yarrow, dill, and parsley, attract ladybugs and other thrip predators. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024

Among ladybugs’ top haunts are chives, dills, dandelions, or marigolds. —Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024

Variations to mix into the cooked, mashed potatoes: Freshly chopped herbs such as parsley, dill, sage and rosemary; roasted garlic; nonfat chicken broth instead of milk; favorite cheeses, shredded or crumbled. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024

Others love to throw in a generous handful of dill or a big heaping spoonful of relish. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024

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

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