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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Stir in red pepper and broccoli. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Finish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh herbs and crushed red pepper flakes. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 This version specifically calls for a red pepper pistou, which is a cold sauce made from roasted red bell peppers, oregano leaves, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025 Worcestershire, dry mustard, and ground red pepper combine with your go-to cheese, for a foolproof party snack. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 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 4 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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