poppy seed
noun
seed of the poppy plant, used as an ingredient or topping for breads, rolls, cakes, and cookies.
poppy seeds
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pluralof poppy seed.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Times Plants Booth will be giving away hundreds of four-inch plants, plant-inspired stickers and packets of sunflower seeds and California poppy seeds if you sign up for the Plants newsletter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
The intriguing markings, nicknamed leopard spots and poppy seeds, contain minerals produced by chemical reactions that could be associated with ancient microbes.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
The “New York” part of the dish comes with the addition of chopped herbs and either poppy seeds or everything-bagel seasoning to the batter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Straight from my grandmother’s recipe card: melted butter, grainy Dijon, a dollop of mayo, a splash of Worcestershire, garlic and onion powders, a little brown sugar, and a shower of poppy seeds.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
Way better and the sesame seeds don't get stuck in your teeth the way the poppy seeds do.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
