hot pepper

noun

: any of various small and usually thin-walled capsicum fruits of marked pungency

also : a plant (especially a variant or cultivar of Capsicum annuum and C. frutescens) bearing hot peppers

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Stir in 1 cup barbecue sauce, ½ cup chopped bittersweet chocolate, and, if desired, a dash hot pepper sauce. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 Standard toppings include lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, American and hot pepper cheeses, Miracle Whip mayonnaise and mustard served on an onion roll. —

Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Overusing hot peppers or selecting particularly spicy varieties can lead to a chili that's too fiery for some to enjoy. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024 Most commercial rodent repellents contain capsaicin (hot pepper compound), mint or rosemary oils, or putrid egg solids. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot pepper