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

Fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add welcome zing, but the real surprise here is napa (aka Chinese) cabbage. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026

That's linguine, cherry or grape tomatoes, a medium onion sliced thin, 4 cloves of garlic, also sliced thin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 large sprigs of basil, and 4 ½ cups of water. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri adds red onion, roasted red peppers, carrots, celery, peppadew peppers, and pepperoncini for both texture and flavor. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026

Located in the Mississippi Delta, this recipe pays homage to the rich culture in the region, using lump crabmeat and red pepper to add spice. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 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