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

Stir in the garlic powder, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025

Inflammation-taming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne (just a tiny pinch) scent this tomato, chickpea, cauliflower, and chicken stew. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025

Each team was fully outfitted in costumes— students on the Zest Fest team wore brightly colored beach and fiesta gear that complemented their dressing’s bold flavors, with a kick of cayenne. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025

This lentil soup is slowly simmered with cumin and a touch of cayenne, delivering deep, comforting flavors. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 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