lemongrass

noun

lem·​on·​grass ˈle-mən-ˌgras 

: a grass (Cymbopogon citratus) of robust habit native to southern India and Ceylon that is grown in tropical regions for its lemon-scented foliage used as a seasoning and that is the source of an aromatic essential oil

also : its foliage

Examples of lemongrass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The latter has a full-service spa, where visitors can experience seasonal services utilizing the area’s flora, including an herbal massage featuring lemongrass, rosemary, basil and marjoram, designed by the spa’s in-house herbalist, or a strawberry rhubarb body polish & hydrating massage. —Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Sweet and very aromatic with lemongrass and warm spices. —Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026

Lavender, geranium, lemongrass, cedarwood, and eucalyptus are all good ones to try. —Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026

This is the group’s accolade, and while each property has its unique offering, the Signature Experience 1 (vodka based with lemongrass, elderflower, and basil) is a mainstay. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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