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

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 Combine the lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, then whisk to combine. Sam Sifton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 My favorite vegetables for frittatas are leeks, shallots, broccoli, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, baby spinach, fresh tomatoes and mushrooms. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 To help: Add some red pepper flakes and bake it until the corners start to brown. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2024 Its Big Island Fish Sandwich is grilled salmon with red onions and guacamole on a Kaiser roll with roasted red pepper mayo. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 The answer is a combination of smoky Gouda cheese, juicy cubed ham, spicy red pepper, and a crunchy cornflake topping. Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024 Top each skin with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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