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

The marinade combines tamarind purée, fish sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cumin, with extra glaze brushed on for maximum flavor and char. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

The egg whites make for a savory, satisfying start, and the roasted red pepper sneaks in some vegetables. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026

Original bucket of parmesan cheese blend is reused to store red pepper. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper add a deeper savory element to the cream cheese base. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 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