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

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024

Fried appetizers: Serve roasted nuts flavored with spices like cinnamon, paprika, or garlic powder for flavor without calories. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024

Prep Potatoes In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion with reserved bacon drippings, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024

Borrowing from its Mexican and Tex-Mex roots in posole, this stew sings with the campfire earthiness of cumin and smoked paprika. —Staff Author, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Hungarian, from Serbian & Croatian, from papar ground pepper, ultimately from Latin piper — more at pepper

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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