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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Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 June 2026 This cake pairs classic lemon poppy seed with a trip to the lavender field. — CBS News, 24 May 2026 Kerr gets his wieners from his source in Chicago and serves them on an Engelman poppy seed bun. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Level up your lemon poppy seed cake by pairing it with a floral lavender frosting in this creative recipe. — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for poppy seed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Rhymes for poppy seed

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“Poppy seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poppy%20seed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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