poppy seed

noun

: the seed of a poppy used chiefly as a topping or flavoring for baked goods

Examples of poppy seed in a Sentence

Sprinkle poppy seeds on the bread before baking.
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Champagne Poppy, by contrast, is a lighter poppy seed cookie that features sly citrus notes. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025 Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough). The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 The restaurant is also part-bakery, selling a variety of cookies: sugar, lemon poppy seed, snickerdoodle, orange dreamsicle, etc. Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025 Add poppy seeds and continue to mix on low until incorporated but still crumbly, about 1 minute (do not overmix the dough). The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poppy seed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poppy seed was in the 14th century

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“Poppy seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poppy%20seed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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