paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈā-yə 

-ˈāl-yə,

-ˈe-lə,

-ˈā-lə 

: a saffron-flavored dish containing rice, meat, seafood, and vegetables

Examples of paella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cook this paella, and no one will ever forget your party. —Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 29 Aug. 2024

In terms of food, the menu from Chef Somoza is inspired by Mediterranean seaside towns from Saint Tropez to Capri to Marbella, with a standout being the paella. —Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024

Nearby eats: Cucina Venti — Kick off a concert date night with a stop at this upscale Italian restaurant, which offer everything from filet mignon and seafood paella to fettuccini with duck confit and kale ravioli. —Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024

On my most recent visit, the tasting menu had been inspired by Riccio’s travels in the Catalan provinces of Spain and included paella valenciana, a truffle-laden bowl of escudella de hortalissa, and braised short ribs with a chestnut purée. —Kayla Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Catalan, literally, pot, pan, from Middle French paelle, from Latin patella small pan — more at patella

First Known Use

circa 1892, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

paella

noun

pa·​el·​la pä-ˈel-ə  -ˈāl-yə 

-ˈā-yə

: a Spanish dish of rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices