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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Top a green salad or stuff a wrap with this savory tuna seasoned with cayenne, paprika, garlic, and onion. —
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Stir together brown sugar, salt, five spice, orange zest, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Ko also offers vegetarian and vegan options, made with butter or olive oil and smoked paprika, respectively. —Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 Sprinkle the eggs generously with more paprika. —Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paprika
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Stir together brown sugar, salt, five spice, orange zest, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Ko also offers vegetarian and vegan options, made with butter or olive oil and smoked paprika, respectively. —Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 Sprinkle the eggs generously with more paprika. —Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paprika
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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