black pepper
noun
: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of an Indian vine (Piper nigrum) ground with the black husk still on
also
: the vine that yields black pepper see peppercorn compare white pepper
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Sprinkle your bowl with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
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Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
This recipe doesn’t call for much in the way of seasoning, so don’t skimp on the black pepper.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Look for notes of cherry, brown sugar, black pepper, pipe tobacco, leather, and flamed orange peel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Use spices strategically Adding spices like chili, cayenne, black pepper or ginger may help curb winter hunger by increasing feelings of fullness and slightly suppressing appetite.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
This recipe doesn’t call for much in the way of seasoning, so don’t skimp on the black pepper.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Look for notes of cherry, brown sugar, black pepper, pipe tobacco, leather, and flamed orange peel.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Use spices strategically Adding spices like chili, cayenne, black pepper or ginger may help curb winter hunger by increasing feelings of fullness and slightly suppressing appetite.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for black pepper
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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