Examples of peppery in a Sentence
She's a peppery, outspoken woman.
the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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The finish is long, warming, and slightly peppery, with lingering notes of cinnamon and caramel.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The peppery flavor of this fast-growing green actually benefits from the shade, keeping it from getting too spicy.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Its pine-like, peppery flavor is a good match for beans, meats, stews, and veggies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The peppery flavor of this fast-growing green actually benefits from the shade, keeping it from getting too spicy.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast.
—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Its pine-like, peppery flavor is a good match for beans, meats, stews, and veggies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for peppery
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppery. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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peppery
adjective
pep·pery
ˈpep-(ə-)rē 
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