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

Arrange 2 to 3 pieces each of the scallions, carrots, red pepper, cucumber and jicama over the vermicelli. —Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024

Great additions would be lemon juice and lemon zest, lemon pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder and everything bagel seasoning. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper

2

: cayenne