caraway
noun
car·a·way
| \ ˈker-ə-ˌwā
, ˈka-rə-\
, ˈka-rə-\
Definition of caraway
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
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Kleine Schweine gets its kick from caraway, coriander, and chile flakes. — Rachel Karten, Bon Appétit, "I’d Like to Induct Olympia Provisions’ Pepperettes Into the Salty Meat Snack Hall of Fame," 12 Aug. 2019 Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, and caraway seeds in a bowl. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Cucumber-Salmon Panzanella," 5 Aug. 2019 In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, mustard, garlic, caraway seeds, and ¼ teaspoon salt. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Steak and Rye Panzanella," 1 July 2019 Whisk together white wine vinegar, horseradish, olive oil, Dijon mustard, caraway seeds, and salt and black pepper in a bowl. — Country Living Staff, Country Living, "Grilled Horseradish Slaw," 26 June 2019 Federal law states that the flavor of aquavit must be led by caraway, dill, or both. — Francine Maroukian, Popular Mechanics, "What Is Aquavit, and Why Are They Suddenly Making Scandinavian Booze in Colorado?," 24 Feb. 2019 Stir in currants and caraway seeds, then buttermilk until flour is evenly moistened. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Soda Bread," 6 Feb. 2019 Add onion and caraway seeds and cook, stirring occasionally for 6 mins. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Pork Chops with Balsamic-Braised Cabbage and Apples," 3 Jan. 2018 Dishes riff on classics, like a Scandi twist on carpaccio with dill and caraway or a very Midwestern-tasting crisp-skinned trout with aioli underneath. — Bon Appetit, "Diner," 25 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'caraway.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for caraway
caraway
noun
English Language Learners Definition of caraway
: the seeds of a plant related to the carrot that are used to flavor foods
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caraway
noun
car·a·way
| \ ˈker-ə-ˌwā
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Kids Definition of caraway
: the seeds of a white-flowered plant that are used to flavor foods
caraway
noun
car·a·way
| \ ˈkar-ə-ˌwā
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Medical Definition of caraway
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
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