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

Soon the customers would all be regulars, their fingers always dusty with garlic powder and a hint of cayenne, and have a perpetual thirst that’s never quite quenched. —Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024

Cinnamon and a dash of cayenne transform classic crunchy caramel corn into a snack mix that can double as an easy dessert for chocolate lovers. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024

Add smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of the Worcestershire, and 1/4 teaspoon each of the dry mustard and cayenne; beat until incorporated, about 10 seconds. —Julia Levy, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024

Research hasn’t looked at the effects of cayenne pepper water on human health, but there is some research to support the use of capsaicin, the active compound in cayenne. —Korin Miller, Health, 2 Nov. 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