dill
1 synonym for dill, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A feathery herb with a mild, aniseed-like flavor, used fresh or dried in cooking.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dill weed
How to use dill
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fresh dill
dill pickle
dill seed
Etymology
From Old English "dile", ultimately from a Proto-Germanic word of uncertain, likely non-Indo-European origin.
Full origin of dill →Frequently asked questions
What does “dill” mean?
The word “dill” means a feathery herb with a mild, aniseed-like flavor, used fresh or dried in cooking. In plain terms, the herb used to flavor pickles and fish, or a pickle made with it.
How do you pronounce “dill”?
“Dill” is pronounced dihl (/dɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “dill” in a sentence?
Here is “dill” used in a sentence: “She sprinkled fresh dill over the salmon.”
What part of speech is “dill”?
Depending on how it is used, “dill” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “dill” come from?
The word “dill” comes from Old English. From Old English "dile", ultimately from a Proto-Germanic word of uncertain, likely non-Indo-European origin.
Is “dill” a common word?
“Dill” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dill” have?
“Dill” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a feathery herb with a mild, aniseed-like flavor, used fresh or dried in cooking.
