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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Quick-cooking shrimp and vibrant paprika bring Brazilian beach vibes to your weeknight meal.
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Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The meat rub is simple: Salt, pepper, garlic, paprika and a little cayenne.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Fresh chopped Italian parsley Place pork in a sealable container and sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The meat rub is simple: Salt, pepper, garlic, paprika and a little cayenne.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Fresh chopped Italian parsley Place pork in a sealable container and sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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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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