poppy seed

noun

: the seed of a poppy used chiefly as a topping or flavoring for baked goods

Examples of poppy seed in a Sentence

Sprinkle poppy seeds on the bread before baking.

Recent Examples on the Web

Chad spotlighted the poppy seed rolls that each sandwich will be served on. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Stir together sour cream, corn, soup, chiles, chicken, poppy seeds, and 2 tablespoons of the ranch seasoning in a large bowl until combined. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Top with poppy seeds and thin strips of lemon zest if using while glaze is still wet; let sit until glaze is set, at least 45 minutes. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Lemon poppy seed dressing offers a citrusy flavor and crunch from seeds. — Lauren O'Connor, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for poppy seed

• aniseed
• centipede
• cottonseed
• disagreed
• ganymede
• guaranteed
• intercede
• overspeed
• pedigreed
• refereed
• supercede
• supersede