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

Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives. —The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026

The omelet features bacon, ham, sausage, mushrooms, onion, red pepper and cheddar cheese, all topped with sausage gravy. —Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026

Cook rounds of zucchini until tender and golden, then toss them with garlic, red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives, and lemon juice for a bright, briny sauce. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026

Stir together flour, cornstarch, black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper in a separate shallow bowl. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 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