paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə 
pa-
: a usually mild red seasoning consisting of the dried finely ground pods of various sweet peppers
also
: a sweet pepper used for making paprika
Examples of paprika in a Sentence
tomato sauce made with garlic, paprika, and pepper
Recent Examples on the Web
The touch at the end comes from cayenne, paprika and D’spelete giving us a creole flavor.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
In large bowl combine macaroni, Hatch peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, olives, pine nuts, raisins, lemon juice, and paprika and mix.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024
Stir to coat, then add jalapeño and smoked paprika.
—Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
The menu also offers a vegan option with hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, Lightlife smart dog and smoked paprika.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
In large bowl combine macaroni, Hatch peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, olives, pine nuts, raisins, lemon juice, and paprika and mix.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024
Stir to coat, then add jalapeño and smoked paprika.
—Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
The menu also offers a vegan option with hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickle spear, Lightlife smart dog and smoked paprika.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə
pa-
: a mild red spice consisting of the dried finely ground fruit of various cultivated sweet peppers
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