peperoncino
noun
pe·pe·ron·ci·no
ˌpe-pə-rōn-ˈchē-(ˌ)nō 
variants
or peperoncini
or pepperoncini
plural peperoncini also peperoncinis or pepperoncinis
1
a
: thin-walled, hot red chili pepper used especially in Italian cooking
add one peperoncino to the pasta
imported peperoncini
Note: In Italian, the singular is peperoncino and the plural is peperoncini. In English, peperoncini is also used as a singular and is sometimes pluralized as peperoncinis. The variant singular pepperoncini and plural pepperoncinis are also seen in English.
b
peperoncino
: the dried, crushed flakes of any of several red hot peppers used especially in Italian cooking
a pinch of peperoncino
2
peperoncini
or pepperoncini
: a green to yellowish-green mild chili pepper that is often pickled and used especially in Italian cooking and as a condiment
also
: a condiment consisting of pickled peperoncini
Examples of peperoncino in a Sentence
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One user suggested spreading cream cheese on a slice of salami and rolling it around pepperoncini.
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Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
Our version is piled high with a fresh cucumber herb salad, crispy cod (the magic of rice flour!), sliced pepperoncini, and a generous dollop of zesty horseradish mayo for a satisfying, well-balanced sando that hits the spot.
—Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2023
Popular add-ons are grilled onions, hot sauce and pepperoncini peppers.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2022
Calories: 200 for a half / 400 for a whole Price: $5.69 for a half / $8.99 for a whole Menu description: Romaine, grape tomatoes, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, salt and pepper tossed in Greek dressing with pepperoncini.
—cleveland, 4 Oct. 2022
Raw zucchini gets a jolt of sour and spicy pepperoncini in Ali’s recipe.
—New York Times, 20 July 2022
In Rome, the oxtails might be served whole, and its cooking liquid, laced with tomatoes and pork and peperoncino for a dash of spice, might be reduced and tossed with pasta as a first course.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2022
Paninis include wild mushroom mozzarella and the signature with cured meats, roasted tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, arugula and pesto on ciabatta bread.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 4 May 2021
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Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
Our version is piled high with a fresh cucumber herb salad, crispy cod (the magic of rice flour!), sliced pepperoncini, and a generous dollop of zesty horseradish mayo for a satisfying, well-balanced sando that hits the spot.
—Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2023
Popular add-ons are grilled onions, hot sauce and pepperoncini peppers.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2022
Calories: 200 for a half / 400 for a whole Price: $5.69 for a half / $8.99 for a whole Menu description: Romaine, grape tomatoes, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, salt and pepper tossed in Greek dressing with pepperoncini.
—cleveland, 4 Oct. 2022
Raw zucchini gets a jolt of sour and spicy pepperoncini in Ali’s recipe.
—New York Times, 20 July 2022
In Rome, the oxtails might be served whole, and its cooking liquid, laced with tomatoes and pork and peperoncino for a dash of spice, might be reduced and tossed with pasta as a first course.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2022
Paninis include wild mushroom mozzarella and the signature with cured meats, roasted tomatoes, pepperoncini, red onion, arugula and pesto on ciabatta bread.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas News, 4 May 2021
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“Peperoncino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peperoncino. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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