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

Italian-style sausage has the sharp scent of fennel, lots of garlic and black pepper, and, in hot varieties, red pepper flakes. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

The egg whites make for a savory, satisfying start, and the roasted red pepper sneaks in some vegetables. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026

Original bucket of parmesan cheese blend is reused to store red pepper. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 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