poppy seed

noun

1. seed of the poppy plant, used as an ingredient or topping for breads, rolls, cakes, and cookies.

poppy seed

noun

1. the small grey seeds of one type of poppy flower, used esp on loaves and as a cake filling

Word History and Origins

Origin of poppy seed¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Example Sentences

One of the snacks we do is a smoked beef snack with seasonal fish and a poppy seed tart with salted citrus and chilli.

From Salon

She remembers how delicious the salad was, and how the poppy seeds crunched in her mouth.

From Los Angeles Times

Developing a computer the size of a poppy seed capable of all these tasks is way beyond the ability of modern science.

From BBC

The internal anatomy of a prehistoric creature the size of a poppy seed has been revealed in “astonishing detail”.

From BBC

The flavor combines "noodles with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, dried onion and caraway seeds in a rich cream-cheese flavored sauce."

From Salon