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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Chile Lime Rub pairs bold New Mexican chiles with tart lime, and Butcher’s Rub mixes salt, pepper and garlic with chile flakes, paprika and mustard seed, plus a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
Smoked paprika gives the dip an extra pop of color and adds another layer of flavor.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Try it with any interesting spice blend in your pantry, or whip up a batch of this all-purpose mix, made with salt and pepper, plus garlic and onion powders, paprika, and celery seeds.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and cumin, and mix until well incorporated.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
Smoked paprika gives the dip an extra pop of color and adds another layer of flavor.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Try it with any interesting spice blend in your pantry, or whip up a batch of this all-purpose mix, made with salt and pepper, plus garlic and onion powders, paprika, and celery seeds.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and cumin, and mix until well incorporated.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for paprika
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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