: the seed of a poppy used chiefly as a topping or flavoring for baked goods
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Sprinkle poppy seeds on the bread before baking.
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Like the delicious combination of salt, sesame seeds, onion and poppy seeds, Stine’s latest work has a little something for everyone – kids and adults alike.—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 Add poppy seeds and serve immediately.—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026 Trader Joe’s iconic Everything But the Bagel Seasoning inspires the cheddar, blending sesame seeds, garlic, onion, poppy seeds, and sea salt into a creamy, sliceable cheese that offers a distinctive flavor experience.—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 With just 10 minutes of prep and no mixing bowls required, this dump-and-bake dessert delivers lemon poppy seed energy with even less hassle.—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poppy seed