dill pickle

American

noun

a cucumber pickle flavored with dill.

dill pickle British

noun

a pickled cucumber flavoured with dill

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Etymology

Origin of dill pickle

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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If you’ve ever yearned for your living space to smell like buttery movie theater popcorn or dill pickle juice, Bath & Body Works has you covered.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

Ziata recommended opting for a fresh dill pickle since its crisp, savory yet light flavors pair well with sweet lemonade.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

Q: When I spent a winter in Arizona, I learned from an older woman to eat a dill pickle every day.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023

It’s topped with seasoned ground beef, melty American cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced onions, housemade dill pickle chips and parallel lines of “special sauce.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022

I wanted to get my favorite things, a peppermint stick and a dill pickle.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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