paella

American  

[pahy-ey-yuh] / paɪˈeɪ yə /

noun

1. a Spanish dish prepared by simmering together chicken, seafood, rice, vegetables, and saffron and other seasonings.

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paella British  

/ paɪˈɛlə, paˈeʎa /

noun

1. a Spanish dish made from rice, shellfish, chicken, and vegetables

2. the large flat frying pan in which a paella is cooked

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Etymology

Origin of paella

1890–95; < Spanish < Catalan: literally, frying pan, pot < Middle French paella < Latin patella pan. See patella.

Example Sentences

On the day of his death, two dishes on the day's menu were listed as being suitable for a textured diet - beef stew and chicken paella.

From BBC

There’s only so much suckling pig and paella one could handle, so I found myself seeking the finest examples of tomato bread, city by city.

From Salon

Also consider one-pot meals such as paella or pasta dishes that are convenient to plate up.

From Seattle Times

Only one dish features rice, and it’s a seafood paella.

From Salon

Gift mom a day of learning to cook pizza, Mediterranean mezzes, Spanish paella, and other delicious cuisines.

From Seattle Times