red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)

2

: cayenne pepper sense 1

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Limp zucchini, lots of sodium yet tastes unsalty, needs reviving with red pepper flakes. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Original bucket of parmesan cheese blend is reused to store red pepper. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper add a deeper savory element to the cream cheese base. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for red pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper

2

: cayenne