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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Whisk together oil and smoked paprika in a small bowl; brush over cabbage.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Most notably, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese successfully replicated its characteristic orange noodles by switching to turmeric and paprika.
—Julie Creswell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and cumin to a small mixing bowl.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Choose your local olives as raw, or stuffed with lemon, paprika or almonds.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Most notably, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese successfully replicated its characteristic orange noodles by switching to turmeric and paprika.
—Julie Creswell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and cumin to a small mixing bowl.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Choose your local olives as raw, or stuffed with lemon, paprika or almonds.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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 19 Jun. 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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