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

For a spicier variation, add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne with the braising liquid. —Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 Tablespoon fresh grated or minced ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground fennel seed 1/8 teaspoon ground celery seed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne to taste Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan. —Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025

In a cast-iron skillet, cook fresh mushrooms, thyme, and garlic and season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025

Gradually stir in milk and cayenne. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 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