peppercorn

noun

pep·​per·​corn ˈpe-pər-ˌkȯrn How to pronounce peppercorn (audio)
plural peppercorns
: the small round fruit of the black pepper that is typically dried and ground as a spice

Examples of peppercorn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sign up Preheat the oven to 150 celsius / Gas Mark 2 Place the harissa, ras el hanout, paprika and peppercorns into a bowl. Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024 Glaze and Serve For glaze, in a small saucepan heat maple syrup, butter, orange zest, chipotle, and peppercorns until warm. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024 In a 8-cup glass measuring cup combine lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider, maple syrup, kosher salt, sage, rosemary sprigs, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic. Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024 Staples: olive oil, onion salt and black peppercorns. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peppercorn 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peppercorn was before the 12th century

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“Peppercorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppercorn. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

peppercorn

noun
pep·​per·​corn ˈpep-ər-ˌkȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce peppercorn (audio)
: a dried berry of the black pepper
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