cayenne

noun

cay·​enne (ˌ)kī-ˈen 

(ˌ)kā-;

ˈkī-ˌen,

ˈkā-

: cayenne pepper

Examples of cayenne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne; cook and stir until seasonings are fragrant, about 2 minutes. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025

There’s no garlic powder here—just salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, and paprika. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025

And while most people agree that red-eye gravy needs no seasoning beyond the country ham’s saltiness, some cooks add pinches of sugar and/or cayenne. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

More adventurous eaters can opt for recipes like the Oxford – buffalo with blue cheese aioli, mozzarella, tomato, basil, mixed greens and olive oil – and The Big Boy, an elk sub with baked beans, barbecue Dijon, celery, coleslaw, onions and cayenne honey. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cayenne

• cayenne pepper

Rhymes for cayenne

• again
• airmen
• amen
• bullpen
• culmen
• flagmen
• gunmen
• lawmen
• oilmen
• playpen
• schoolmen
• tegmen

Kids Definition

cayenne

noun

cay·​enne ˌkī-ˌen- 

ˌkā-

: the ground dried fruits and seeds of hot peppers used to add flavor to food

called also cayenne pepper

Geographical Definition

Cayenne

geographical name

Cay·​enne kī-ˈen 

kā-

city, port on an estuary on the Atlantic coast, and capital of French Guiana population 37,097