pepper with

verb

peppered with; peppering with; peppers with

1

: to hit (someone) repeatedly with (something)

The boxer peppered his opponent with punches.

—often used figuratively

The reporters peppered her with questions.

2

: to put a small amount of (something) on many different parts of (a surface)

—usually used as (be) peppered with

His face is peppered with freckles.

3

: to put (something) in many places in (a story, speech, etc.)

She peppered the report with statistics.

Examples of pepper with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The neighborhood Tella Thera’s immediate locale, five minutes’ drive from Kissamos town and its clutch of beachside restaurants, is all rolling countryside and olive groves, peppered with farmhouses. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

All that outdoor time can be peppered with (extremely scenic) golfing, biking, fishing, and visiting an impressive slew of historic sites. —Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026

Since taking over the franchise, Dolan has sometimes been peppered with not-so-kind words by Knicks faithful when spotted in public. —James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026

While the interiors are peppered with tasteful art and textiles, its historic bones and outdoor areas are where this property really shines. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026