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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Sprinkle with fresh mint and crushed red pepper (if using). Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025 Stir in pimientos, garlic powder, salt, and crushed red pepper. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2025 In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, the lemon juice, mustard, red pepper flakes and a big pinch of salt. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Made specifically for Dos Coyotes by Silva Sausage in Gilroy, they’re spiced with roasted red peppers, cumin, coriander and New Mexican green chiles. Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 6 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 2 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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