cayenne

noun

cay·​enne (ˌ)kī-ˈen 

(ˌ)kā-;

ˈkī-ˌen,

ˈkā-

: cayenne pepper

Examples of cayenne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add the cumin, paprika and cayenne and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024

And of course, don’t forget about toasting the pumpkin seeds (a little salt, pepper and cayenne is delicious). —Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024

The burger at Ollie's is seasoned with Ollie’s special blend of spices, which – based on my taste-bud interpretation – include oregano, garlic, cumin, rosemary, cayenne and Old Bay. —Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2024

Stir together brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a small heatproof bowl. —Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cayenne

• cayenne pepper

Kids Definition

cayenne

noun

cay·​enne ˌkī-ˌen- 

ˌkā-

: the ground dried fruits and seeds of hot peppers used to add flavor to food

called also cayenne pepper

Geographical Definition

Cayenne

geographical name

Cay·​enne kī-ˈen 

kā-

city, port on an estuary on the Atlantic coast, and capital of French Guiana population 37,097