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

For lunch, the messy market sandwich ($13, or $7 for half) has a thick slice of mozzarella and bright roasted red peppers and artichokes spilling out. —Kate Murphy, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025

Toppings include red cabbage salad, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, dill pickles, roasted red pepper, quinoa and corn, along with feta and red feta. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025

Major ingredients include salt, black pepper, red pepper, chili powder, and dehydrated garlic. —Staff Author, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025

With heat on low, add garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder and red pepper flakes. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for red pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper

2

: cayenne