red pepper

noun

1
: a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)
2

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

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In a bowl, combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025 In a large bowl, gently mix together jalapeño, diced red pepper, and celery. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 3 July 2025 As of a few months ago, Safai offers a range of paninis, including the Lemon Pepper Panini, piled with lemon pepper mayo, turkey, bacon, pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, spinach and slices of tomato, all pressed on ciabatta bread. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Add garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for red pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of red pepper was in 1559

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“Red pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20pepper. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun
1
: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper
2
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