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

For example, one version of the chemical carvone smells like mint, while the other has a whiff of caraway, a spice often used in rye bread. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

One mirror image of the chemical carvone smells like mint, for example, while the other has a whiff of caraway, a spice often used in rye bread. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Fenugreek and caraway seeds, fragrant and crunchy, crown plush rolls called kopou. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026

Peppers hung from the balcony, homemade merguez sausages dried in the open air, trays of caraway seeds were left in the sun to toast. — Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026

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

Rhymes for caraway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

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 (Apiaceae) 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