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

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Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 Italian seasoning, Gruyère cheese, and roasted red peppers make this chicken anything but bland. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 Chicken and rice bake together in Alfredo sauce, creating a dish that feels 100% homemade while giving the cook a break with a few shortcuts (hello, bottled Alfredo sauce and roasted red peppers). Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20pepper. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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