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

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

Season: Once the tripe has been prepared for cooking, its mild flavor can be enhanced with seasonings like anise, caraway, and cardamom. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024

His Caesar salad is peppered with caraway seeds; babka is upended into a take on spanakopita; dill is everywhere. —Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024

And on top: a balanced whisper of caraway and coarse salt. —Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Medieval Latin carvi, from Arabic karawyā, from Greek karon

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids 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