red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)

2

: cayenne pepper sense 1

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Celery salt dominates the profile, and red pepper and paprika give the seasoning its signature color. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Step 5 Stir in a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, then add reserved tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

Succulent shrimp meet linguine in a delicate sauce of garlic, white wine, and lemon, balanced by a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026

Pair these with a toasted sandwich, like the house fave White Pepper (turkey, avocado, roasted red pepper, onion, and provolone on ciabatta). — Kristin Hagenson, Midwest Living, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for red pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper

2

: cayenne