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

Meanwhile, for hot honey butter, in a small bowl whisk together butter, honey, pepper sauce, and crushed red pepper. —Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025

Adjust the red pepper to taste. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025

Butternut squash, collard greens, apricots, tomatoes, herbs like parsley and cilantro and red peppers all contribute substantial amounts as well. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025

Eventually, cumin seeds and crushed red pepper flakes are added to the mix, which further round out the flavor. —The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025

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