red pepper

noun

1
: a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)
2

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

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The crushed red pepper gives this dish a nice warm heat, and the Dijon adds just enough mustardy tang. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025 The vegan wrap combines smashed falafel, hummus, roasted red peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce inside a lavash flatbread which fans might recognize from the Spinach, Feta and Egg White Wrap. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 Add collard greens, onion, salt and crushed red pepper. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 Stir in garlic, rosemary, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for red pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of red pepper was in 1559

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“Red pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20pepper. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun
1
: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper
2
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