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
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Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and a dash of Italian seasoning.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Add the tomato paste, salt, cumin, chipotle, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and nutritional yeast, stir to combine, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Whisk together the paprika, coriander, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of the salt, 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, sells a signature Palette XLB sampler that comes with soup dumplings colored with turmeric, paprika, squid ink, beets and spinach.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Add the tomato paste, salt, cumin, chipotle, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and nutritional yeast, stir to combine, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Whisk together the paprika, coriander, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of the salt, 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, sells a signature Palette XLB sampler that comes with soup dumplings colored with turmeric, paprika, squid ink, beets and spinach.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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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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