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

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

Directions In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, a generous pinch of salt, and a couple cracks of pepper. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Portillo’s chili cheese dog ignores Windy City convention, pairing a snappy, all-beef frank and pillowy poppy seed bun with a generous swipe of hearty chili and slice of American cheese. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 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