pepperoni

noun

pep·​per·​o·​ni ˌpe-pə-ˈrō-nē How to pronounce pepperoni (audio)
: a highly seasoned beef and pork sausage

Examples of pepperoni in a Sentence

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Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and top evenly with mozzarella, bell pepper, onion, and pepperoni. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024 Tortellini salad with mozzarella balls, turkey pepperoni, and cherry tomatoes, served with mandarin oranges. Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024 Some of their most popular items include their Italian options, such as spaghetti marinara ($11.99), fettucine alfredo ($12.99) and pepperoni or sausage pizza ($16.99). Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024 The woman stays on the line, pretending to place an order for a pepperoni pizza with extra cheese, while the dispatcher continues to ask her questions. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pepperoni 

Word History

Etymology

Italian peperoni cayenne peppers, plural of peperone, augmentative of pepe pepper, from Latin piper — more at pepper

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pepperoni was in 1888

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“Pepperoni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepperoni. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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pepperoni

noun
pep·​per·​o·​ni ˌpep-ə-ˈrō-nē How to pronounce pepperoni (audio)
: a highly seasoned beef and pork sausage

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