How to Use peppercorn in a Sentence

peppercorn

noun

• The seeds of the common beet are about the size of peppercorns.
  — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2023
• Add the peppercorns and bay leaf and bring to a boil over high heat.
  — The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2017
• Drizzle the sauce and pink peppercorns over and around the shrimp.
  — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 10 July 2019
• Add the shrimp shells, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, and 3 quarts of water.
  — John Besh, House Beautiful, 17 Nov. 2015
• The pops of green pickled peppercorns add acidity and zing, while the crunch of the peanuts helps break up the sauce.
  — Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2024
• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the cream, garlic, thyme, and peppercorns in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 25 Oct. 2012
• Hamachi crudo served with ponzu, basil wasabi cream and pink peppercorns.
  — The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
• Creamy cheese, tart rhubarb, spicy peppercorns, on top of crusty bread–yum!
  — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2023
• Sarawak peppercorns from Malaysia lean more earthy and mild.
  — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 7 Jan. 2024
• Make the beurre blanc: To a small pot over medium heat, add the peppercorns, lemon, shallot, and white wine.
  — David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
• Meanwhile, rub the peppercorns on both sides of steaks.
  — Atlanta Life, ajc, 4 Aug. 2017
• Use black peppercorn to season steaks, gravies, or to top any dish that could use a punch of spice.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2021
• Sprinkle in the herbs and add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, the crushed peppercorns, and the ground black pepper.
  — Fox News Staff Fox News, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
• Place two small dabs of mustard on the snake’s head and top with peppercorns to create eyes.
  — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 27 July 2023
• Crack peppercorns with a mortar and pestle or with the back of a knife and sprinkle on top.
  — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram.com, 2 May 2017
• The drinks had warmed him, and the heat of Sichuanese peppercorns seemed to stir him from his usual reticence.
  — Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 17 June 2019
• Both new perfumes are inspired by the 1960s, but Fleur de Peau is an ode to musk, with a hint of pink peppercorn.
  — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 2 Apr. 2018
• Add peppercorns, chili flakes, bay leaf and garlic to the liquid.
  — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 1 May 2018
• Meanwhile, place half-and-half, butter, garlic, sage, and peppercorns in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  — Woman's Day Test Kitchen, Woman's Day, 24 Oct. 2018
• Think of a peppercorn or a mustard seed or some star anise as an apple.
  — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 31 Oct. 2017
• The second-cheapest sears my throat; the most expensive one cools me down with the fruity chill of peppercorns.
  — Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
• Whole spices like cinnamon sticks, peppercorn, and cumin have a longer shelf life of two years.
  — Sunset Magazine, 11 Mar. 2020
• While that cooks, bundle the thyme, bay, garlic and peppercorns in cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine.
  — San Antonio Express-News, 17 Jan. 2018
• Pour into a deep bowl or large pot and add peppercorns, bay leaves and 4 cups cold water.
  — Julia Reed, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2017
• Fallout Dust — After the blast, a sparkling of peppercorns to pepper your palate.
  — Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 4 Mar. 2018
• Add peppercorns, bay leaves, and any fresh herbs, if using.
  — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2020
• They were covered in miniature feathers, each the size of a peppercorn.
  — Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2011
• Season further to taste with the salt, ground white pepper, and ground Sichuan peppercorns, then stir and add the scallions.
  — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 14 Feb. 2018
• The sensation was like the drubbing that Sichuan peppercorns give your tongue.
  — Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2023
• Each consonant cracks like a peppercorn between the teeth.
  — Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 22 Nov 2024