paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈā-yə 

-ˈāl-yə,

-ˈe-lə,

-ˈā-lə 

: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables

Examples of paella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the main course, guests can try a traditional recipe from the Mediterranean region: paella. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

The island also offers plenty of culinary delights, featuring Mediterranean specialties like paella and fresh seafood. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

This international cuisine, which offers beloved dishes like paella, gazpacho and tortilla española, was named the most popular in several East Coast states, including Florida and New Jersey. —Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024

The huge patio is a perfect place for sharing paella, and the outdoor fire pit suitable for lots of Tempranillo afterwards. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella

First Known Use

circa 1892, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈel-ə  -ˈāl-yə 

-ˈā-yə

: a Spanish dish of rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices