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

Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper as desired. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Add the paprika, cumin, coriander and red pepper flakes and stir until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Pigs are cooked whole over wood, broken down, and then dressed with a mixture of cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. — Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 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