dill pickle

noun

: a pickle seasoned with fresh dill

Examples of dill pickle in a Sentence

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Use dill pickle slices instead of bread-and-butter pickles to provide a sharp flavor contrast. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 10 June 2025 Tuna Salad Sandwiches Inspired by Iranians’ love affair with pickles and fresh herbs, this tuna salad combines the crunch and tang of dill pickles with a mix of herbs. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025 But don’t sleep on a Theta Burger—imagine a generously sized patty topped with hickory sauce, slices of dill pickles, mayonnaise, and a healthy serving of shredded cheddar cheese. Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 More hits include lime & chile fries, BLT fries, dill pickle tots and a prime rib sandwich. Monica Eng, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dill pickle

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dill pickle was in 1904

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“Dill pickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dill%20pickle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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dill pickle

noun
: a pickle seasoned with dill
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