paprika
noun
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Definition of paprika
: a usually mild red condiment consisting of the dried finely ground pods of various sweet peppers also : a sweet pepper used for making paprika
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Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika and ⅓ cup cilantro leaves over stuffing. — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, "Everyone’s Secret-Favorite Thanksgiving Dish," 8 Nov. 2018 Add hot paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook 1 minute more. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Creamy Feta and Tomato Salad," 25 July 2018 Add ketchup, chicken or vegetable broth, paprika and kefir lime leaves. — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Breakfast in bed? These dads would rather be in the kitchen," 12 June 2018 Add coriander seeds, curry powder, curry paste, paprika and cumin. — Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, "4 recipes from now-closed Terra in St. Helena," 11 June 2018 Chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika add more flavor. — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Keep your cool: No-heat cooking keeps you comfortable and the food fresh," 5 July 2018 In a wide bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, tomato powder and ½ teaspoon salt. — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, "Why Cutlets Are What Everyone Wants for Dinner," 12 Apr. 2018 Mix in paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, "Pretzel-Crusted "Fried" Chicken," 20 July 2012 The bright red Fire tortilla chips are said to have the flavors of jalapeño, chili peppers, and paprika. — Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, "Taco Bell Is Releasing Chips Inspired By Its Hot Sauces," 22 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'paprika.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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paprika
noun
English Language Learners Definition of paprika
: a red powder that is made from sweet peppers and used as a spice for food
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Kids Definition of paprika
: a mild red spice made from dried peppers
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