pimiento
noun
pi·mien·to
pə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō 
pəm-ˈyen-
pəm-ˈyen-
plural pimientos
1
: any of various bluntly conical thick-fleshed sweet peppers of European origin that have a distinctive mild sweet flavor and are used especially as a garnish, as a stuffing for olives, and as a source of paprika
2
: a plant that bears pimientos
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There's a bit of a kick and some sweetness from the diced pimientos.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Stir together mayonnaise, onion, pickled jalapeños, salt, black pepper, red pepper, pimientos, and fresh jalapeños in a medium bowl.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
In addition to the classic pimiento or egg salad, patrons can also try a chicken sandwich, barbecue sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, ham and rye sandwich, or club sandwich for $3.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Purists might argue that real pimiento cheese must contain pimientos.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Combine peas, corn, pimientos, bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Blue Plate Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is a key component of many essential Southern recipes including pimiento cheese and deviled eggs, and yes, the best chocolate cake ever.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 July 2024
How To Make Pimiento Cheese The full recipe is below, but making your own pimiento cheese couldn't be easier.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Mainly made up of shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and pimientos, it's often served on crackers or in sandwiches.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Stir together mayonnaise, onion, pickled jalapeños, salt, black pepper, red pepper, pimientos, and fresh jalapeños in a medium bowl.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
In addition to the classic pimiento or egg salad, patrons can also try a chicken sandwich, barbecue sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, ham and rye sandwich, or club sandwich for $3.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Purists might argue that real pimiento cheese must contain pimientos.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Combine peas, corn, pimientos, bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Blue Plate Mayonnaise Mayonnaise is a key component of many essential Southern recipes including pimiento cheese and deviled eggs, and yes, the best chocolate cake ever.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 July 2024
How To Make Pimiento Cheese The full recipe is below, but making your own pimiento cheese couldn't be easier.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Mainly made up of shredded cheese, mayonnaise, and pimientos, it's often served on crackers or in sandwiches.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023
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“Pimiento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimiento. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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pimiento
noun
pi·mien·to
pə-ˈment-ō
pəm-ˈyent-
pəm-ˈyent-
plural pimientos
: any of various sweet peppers that have thick flesh and a mild flavor and are used especially as a stuffing for olives and as a source of paprika
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