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

Recent Examples on the Web Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over it and lightly season with salt. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024 Curry talks still about flying over the green fields, dotted with the red peppers that would inspire his family's business. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024 In a medium-size bowl mix red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon basil, oregano and pepper. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024 The 2020 has aromas of peppermint, vanilla, sweet red pepper, and dark cherry. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for red pepper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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