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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Add cornstarch, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, sugar, paprika, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the oil; shake until combined.
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
—Katie Workman, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
Transfer the eggs to a serving platter and dust with paprika.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
Stir together sauce: While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire, vinegar, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
—Katie Workman, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
Transfer the eggs to a serving platter and dust with paprika.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
Stir together sauce: While chicken cooks, whisk together honey, ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, Worcestershire, vinegar, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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