pepperoni

noun

Definition of pepperoninext
as in salami

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Recent Examples of pepperoni The pepperoni was savory and a little crisp around the edges, while the hot honey added a sweet kick that played nicely against the salty meat and melted cheese. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Order the homemade meatballs, polenta with sautéed mushrooms and mascarpone, and a pepperoni-and-hot-honey pizza along with any of the interesting wines or local craft beers on the tidy beverage list. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 The Candy Corn Pizza kit comes with either a pepperoni or five-cheese pizza. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 And of course, the star of the show is The Fat One, which is a monster footlong hot dog topped with roasted pork, pepperoni, chili beans, cheddar cheese sauce, red onion sauce, pop fries and chives on a soft bun. — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 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
  • Make a version of one of Bon Appétit’s swankiest yet simplest party tricks—marinated salami and almonds—with Trader Joe’s standbys.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant, respectively dressed as a package of salami and an extra-long pharmacy receipt, judged the costume contest — with Carrie taking home first place.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of salami
Noun
  • Products include hot dogs, sausages, bologna, brisket, bacon, loaf, corn beef and ham.
    — Eva Flowe October 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The restaurant has a tropical dive bar feel, with plenty of diner favorites reimagined like a custardy Thai tea babka, French toast, and a signature Thai Diner egg sandwich made with Isan-style sausage wrapped in a plush roti.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Add the mirepoix-sausage mixture to the bread in the baking dish.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 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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“Pepperoni.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepperoni. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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