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

Even the bread basket was a win, with crispy red and black ‘hero’ loaf, served with a delectable red pepper dip. —Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026

Roasted red peppers, juicy red tomatoes, shredded lettuce, paper-thin onions, olive oil, red wine vinegar and a few shakes of seasonings finished it off. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026

Serve over cooked pasta and sprinkle with additional Parmesan, parsley, and crushed red pepper, if using. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026

Red and green bell peppers provide about the same amount of potassium, with a slight advantage for red peppers if they're eaten raw or sautéed. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 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