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

Enjoy them as is, or pair them with their Signature Sauce, a creamy pepper sauce with a little bit of a kick, or their Bayou Buffalo Sauce, a cayenne hot sauce. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

This fall classic creamy soup highlights the natural sweetness of butternut squash, enhanced with a touch of cayenne for warmth and a drizzle of molasses for depth. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026

In a small skillet over medium heat, add the butter, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder and heat until the butter is melted. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The item features a spicy tempura coating, along with aged cayenne and chili peppers. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

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