white pepper

noun

: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of the black pepper (Piper nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed

Examples of white pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The palate reveals juicy apricot, butterscotch, and nutmeg, while the finish is dry and oaky with lingering white pepper. —Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Sip Monterey County gems like the Estate Pinot Noir, a lively red bursting with strawberry, cherry and herbal notes, with hints of white pepper and baking spices leading to a bright, fruit-forward finish. —Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

Ground white pepper: For a mild peppery heat while remaining unnoticed in the mashed potatoes. —Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

With water, a bit of salinity is teased out, followed by baked pear with cinnamon, a touch of white pepper, green melon and a hint of wood smoke. —Chris Perugini, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

white pepper

noun

: a seasoning with a sharp flavor that is prepared by grinding the fruit of the Indian pepper after the black outer husk is removed

Medical Definition

white pepper

noun

: a condiment that consists of the fruit of an Indian plant of the genus Piper (P. nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed