pepperoni

noun

Definition of pepperoninext
as in salami

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Recent Examples of pepperoni For a vegetarian option, swap the pepperoni for cooked chickpeas, Great Northern, or cannellini beans. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 And toppings can take on a life of their own atop a cheesy slice, from pepperoni, sausage and bacon to onions, fresh basil, peppers and yes, even pineapple. — Bob Vitale, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2026 From seasonal pizza varieties to mainstay classics like classic pepperoni to the soppressata, Maggie’s has big energy. — Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026 The restaurant, which is on the verge of opening its second location in Coconut Grove, will serve margherita and pepperoni slices at the stadium. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pepperoni
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepperoni
  1. salami
  2. bologna
  3. kielbasa
  4. sausage
  5. wiener
  6. frankfurter
  7. liverwurst
Noun
  • Sliced salami, peppers, olives, artichokes and mozzarella all tossed in Italian dressing, layered over a bag of Dutch Crunch Parmesan & Garlic Kettle Chips and drizzled with Calabrian chili aioli.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sandwiches will include the Maestro (an Italian sub with ham, salami, pepperoni, Chicago-style giardiniera, homemade balsamic).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of salami
Noun
  • On the deli and market side, Travel by Taste offers ingredients inclufing a full spice rack, feta cheeses, specialty bread like tandoori-style pita, Martedella bologna, and Halal-quality meats.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As bologna is carved up with a knife, a copyright is carved up with words.
    — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of bologna
Noun
  • The menu features Haluski Cannonballs along with pierogies, kielbasa and chipped ham fries, tying local comfort food to a day at the game.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of kielbasa
Noun
  • Naturally, the game will have an Australian flair, with concession stands selling meat pies with tomato sauce (essentially ketchup), sausage rolls, hot chips, along with hot dogs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The smell of grilling sausage is snatched away on the breezes of a blustery, late-summer day.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sausage
Noun
  • No frank in Rhode Island is more famous or craved than the hot wiener.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of wiener
Noun
  • But the frankfurter fest rolls on, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to defend last year's wins in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Faster than a speeding frankfurter, in comes the second annual Wienie 500.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Definition of frankfurter
Noun
  • Boar's Head responded with a vow to never make liverwurst again and claimed to be cleaning up its act—and the Jarratt facility, which was shut down last September amid the outbreak.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Boar’s Head permanently stopped making liverwurst and recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli products.
    — Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of liverwurst

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