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

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

Just tomatoes, harissa, red peppers, cumin and final filip of yogurt. —Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026

Sprinkle with more oregano and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). —Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026

Add basil, oregano, fennel, parsley and red pepper flakes. —Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 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