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

Recent Examples on the Web Its Big Island Fish Sandwich is grilled salmon with red onions and guacamole on a Kaiser roll with roasted red pepper mayo. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 The answer is a combination of smoky Gouda cheese, juicy cubed ham, spicy red pepper, and a crunchy cornflake topping. Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024 Top each skin with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024 In a bowl, combine the crab, avocado, lime juice, mint, cilantro and red pepper. The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024 Off the heat, stir the cream and basil into the soup, then taste and add more salt and crushed red pepper, if desired. 6. Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 Add the garlic, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 Enjoy it as-is, or stir in red pepper flakes for additional heat, as one tester recommends. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024 Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024

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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 16 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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