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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This greatly intensifies the tequila, creating layers of complexity with sweetened notes of cooked agave, fruits and spices, along with heavily floral accents and a hint of caraway. 
Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Some recipes call for adding caraway or dill seeds on top. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022 Meanwhile, toast the caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Mar. 2022 In a tiny parochial schoolhouse off a country road in Latali, women in floor-length dresses toil away at grindstones as fragrant whiffs of wild caraway, coriander and garlic puff into the air. Melanie Hamilton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2021 Her latest: a classic sauerkraut made with white cabbage and caraway seed. Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Oct. 2021 Once browned, remove the boar to a plate and add the onions, paprika, caraway and a pinch of salt. Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 13 July 2021 Substitute ground caraway or Za'atar for the chili powder and feta cheese for the Cheddar cheese. Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 7 July 2021 In a small bowl, whisk together bacon fat with vinegar, season with salt, pepper and caraway seeds and set aside. Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2021 See More
Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 July 2022 Some recipes call for adding caraway or dill seeds on top. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022 Meanwhile, toast the caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Mar. 2022 In a tiny parochial schoolhouse off a country road in Latali, women in floor-length dresses toil away at grindstones as fragrant whiffs of wild caraway, coriander and garlic puff into the air. Melanie Hamilton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2021 Her latest: a classic sauerkraut made with white cabbage and caraway seed. Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Oct. 2021 Once browned, remove the boar to a plate and add the onions, paprika, caraway and a pinch of salt. Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 13 July 2021 Substitute ground caraway or Za'atar for the chili powder and feta cheese for the Cheddar cheese. Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 7 July 2021 In a small bowl, whisk together bacon fat with vinegar, season with salt, pepper and caraway seeds and set aside. Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2021 See More 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 ˈker-ə-ˌwā
: the seeds of a white-flowered plant that are used to flavor foods
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