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

To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste. —Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 May 2025

Foods packed with vitamin C (like citrus fruits, brussels sprouts, and red pepper) or vitamin E (e.g., mango, spinach, and avocado) fit the bill. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025

Here’s a recipe for beef short ribs braised in tomato & red pepper stew. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025

And then my mom has a picture of her purse with a red pepper in it. —Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025

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