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 addition of fresh herbs and crushed red pepper flakes gave the topping plenty of flavor, and the buttery wine sauce added the perfect amount of richness. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025 When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 The fried calamari was not overly breaded and paired perfectly with the aioli made with sage, red pepper marmalade and lemon. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Mix well; taste and add more salt, pepper, oregano, basil or red pepper flakes, if necessary. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red pepper 

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

red pepper

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