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

While traditional European dishes like pastas or paellas have beckoned foodies for years, travelers’ tastes are diversifying to account for their growing cultural curiosity. —Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025

For a shareable feast, the larger-format paellas offer something for everyone, with vegetarian, seafood, and meat options, all prepared with aioli and seasonal ingredients. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025

How to Make Shortcut Paella This twist on classic paella is the fuss-free, weeknight-friendly cousin of the traditional dish. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025

Aside from its rich history, St. Augustine is also home to Spanish flavors, with restaurants serving dishes like paella, tapas and sangria. —Food Drink Life, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for paella

• shigella

Kids Definition

paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈel-ə  -ˈāl-yə 

-ˈā-yə

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