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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The warm umami spice blend (heavy on coriander and paprika) isn’t super hot — but gives the tangy tomato salad a lot of depth.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Who Likes a Little Kick to It Ranging from mild to spicy, the six-bottle set features single-origin chiles and spices—like red jalapeño and hot paprika—sourced from small farms around the world.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 5 June 2025
Made with ground chicken (the dark meat kind, not the breast meat), these kebabs are generously spiced with red pepper, paprika, cumin, sumac and onion.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne, coriander, and cumin.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Who Likes a Little Kick to It Ranging from mild to spicy, the six-bottle set features single-origin chiles and spices—like red jalapeño and hot paprika—sourced from small farms around the world.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 5 June 2025
Made with ground chicken (the dark meat kind, not the breast meat), these kebabs are generously spiced with red pepper, paprika, cumin, sumac and onion.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne, coriander, and cumin.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 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 6 Jul. 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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