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

Some can taste like mild roasted red peppers, while others will sear the taste buds right off your tongue. —Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes on the side. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026

And don't sprinkle your plants or the soil with red pepper, which can cause irritation and distress. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026

Their Clau de Nell 2022 Cabernet Franc has aromas of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and black olive paste with flavors of red plum, roasted red peppers, and red currant sheathed in velvety tannins. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 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