paprika
/pəˈpɹiːkə/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a red powder made from dried peppers, used to add color and flavor to food.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I always add a little paprika to my eggs for extra color.”
“This recipe calls for smoked paprika, not the regular kind.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Powdered spice made from dried and ground fruits of sweet pepper (bell pepper) or chili pepper (cultivars of Capsicum annuum), or mixtures of these (used especially in Hungarian cooking).
Related Words
Synonyms:
spiceseasoningred pepper
Word Family:
paprikas