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

Our recipe tasters liked the flavor best with a generous pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in the caramel drizzle. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025

Worcestershire, dry mustard, and ground red pepper combine with your go-to cheese, for a foolproof party snack. —Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025

According to Niccol, the company’s egg bites, including bacon and gruyère, Italian sausage, as well as egg white and roasted red pepper versions, have been a hit among customers and are here to stay. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025

Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, fennel seeds and a large pinch of red pepper; cook until the garlic is golden, another minute or two. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025

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