paprika

noun

pa·​pri·​ka pə-ˈprē-kə How to pronounce paprika (audio)
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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Make the Sauce: Start by making the roux with butter, flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024 Toast and grind Sichuan peppercorns, then blend with salt and other spices such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, and paprika. Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024 Common chili spices include chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024 Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt and paprika. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5-8 minutes. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paprika 

Word History

Etymology

Hungarian, from Serbian & Croatian, from papar ground pepper, ultimately from Latin piper — more at pepper

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paprika was in 1830

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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

paprika

noun
pa·​pri·​ka pə-ˈprē-kə How to pronounce paprika (audio)
pa-
: a mild red spice consisting of the dried finely ground fruit of various cultivated sweet peppers

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