red pepper

noun

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

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Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce). Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Our favorite tried-and-true pimiento cheese has toasted pecans for crunch and a kick from ground red pepper. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Add a dash of grated parmesan, Italian seasoning and/or crushed red peppers. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 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

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