red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)

2

: cayenne pepper sense 1

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Serves 6 to 8 4 bundles or 2 bags collard greens 1 smoked turkey leg or wing (your choice) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to get rid of any dirt. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

Here’s a photo of a Pinterest-esque rice bake of turkey, pineapple, green onions, garlic, red pepper, coconut milk and turkey waste stock. —Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

While brie is in the oven, stir together preserves, rosemary, and crushed red pepper (if using). —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024

That might mean adding red peppers to your beans or having oatmeal with nuts, seeds, and strawberries. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper

2

: cayenne