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 curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne, and stir to toast the spices, about 30 seconds more. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025

Here, olive oil comes in flavors like basil and olive oil to red cayenne and Persian lime. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025

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

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