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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In a small bowl stir together Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, garlic powder, crushed red pepper (if using), 1/4 tsp. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 From approximately November to May, these vegetables are charred over an open flame and dipped in romesco (a local sauce made with roasted red peppers and tomatoes). Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Chicken legs, sautéed yellow onions, red peppers, tomatoes, and garlic cloves are thrown into a broth made of water, chicken bouillon, sazón (seasoning), and cumin powder. Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025 Taste and season with more salt, pepper, red pepper flakes or lemon juice as desired. Makes about 4 servings. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 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 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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