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.
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Ice cream flavors on its website include dulce de leche brownie, lemon poppy seed muffin and Sicilian pistachio. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 An opening date and location has yet to be announced but once open, the new PopUp Bagel shops will have freshly-baked bagels, including everything, sesame, and poppy seed flavors with unique schmear flavors. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025 Mary’s get their bite from a seedy medley (including sunflower, pumpkin, flax, sesame, and poppy seeds) that imparts an earthy taste and serious body. Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025 Sprinkle a box of white or yellow cake mix over the cream cheese and top with poppy seeds. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for poppy seed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poppy seed was in the 14th century

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“Poppy seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poppy%20seed. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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