1. a small plant with edible leaves that have a sharp, peppery taste, often used in salads or as a garnish

Examples

• She added fresh cress to the sandwich for extra flavor.
• The salad was topped with cress and cherry tomatoes.
• Watercress is a popular type of cress grown near streams.
• The chef garnished the soup with delicate cress leaves.
• Garden cress can be easily grown on a windowsill.
• The peppery taste of cress complemented the mild cheese.