pimento

noun

pi·​men·​to pə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō 

plural pimentos or pimento

1

: allspice

2

: pimiento sense 1

Examples of pimento in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mix in garlic salt, pepper, pimento, onion and Worcestershire sauce. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Waffles and pimento Another enduring element of Chick-fil-A is its famously simple menu. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Extra-sharp cheddar cheese and pimento peppers melt beautifully in this pasta bake to mimic the flavors of our favorite cheese dip. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2026

The fruit’s naturally bitter edge is sharpened by pimento, giving the opening a subtle kick, while patchouli, vetiver, and moss bring a deeper, earthier dimension. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish pimienta allspice, pepper, from Late Latin pigmenta, plural of pigmentum plant juice, from Latin, pigment

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pimento

• pimento cheese

Rhymes for pimento

• convento
• memento
• momento
• cento
• cinquecento
• movimento
• quattrocento
• risorgimento

Kids Definition

pimento

noun

pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-ō 

plural pimentos or pimento

: pimiento

Medical Definition

pimento

noun

pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-(ˌ)ō 

plural pimentos or pimento

: allspice