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

Otherwise, combine ¼ cup each of fresh parsley, shallot, and cilantro, plus garlic, vinegar, and crushed red pepper. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026

The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads. — Connie Ogle june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026

Sauté green and red pepper and onions in butter until limp; set aside. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 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