cayenne pepper
noun
1
: a pungent condiment consisting of the ground dried fruits or seeds of hot peppers
2
: hot pepper
especially
: any of several cultivated peppers of a variety (Capsicum annuum var. longum) with very long twisted pungent red fruits
3
: the fruit of a cayenne pepper
Examples of cayenne pepper in a Sentence
a dash of cayenne pepper
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Whisk together half-and-half, salt, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, and eggs in a large bowl.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Season with thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
A touch of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of spice.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2025
Her proprietary mix combines high-quality cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla along with a touch of cayenne pepper.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Season with thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
A touch of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of spice.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2025
Her proprietary mix combines high-quality cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla along with a touch of cayenne pepper.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cayenne pepper
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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