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

Its menu, not yet finalized, will feature Nigerian pepper soup with turkey breast, red chili and olive oil, roast beef kebabs with black and red pepper and passata (uncooked tomato puree), along with whole fried and stewed fish. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and onion powder. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025

Here, though, Kim demonstrates some good things come in tubes, such as his gochujang red pepper paste. —Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 May 2025

Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. 2: Add the water, beans (with their liquid), tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and stir to combine. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 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