red pepper

noun

1

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

2

: cayenne pepper sense 1

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baked Brie With Pecans and Pepper Jelly ¼ cup pecan halves 1 (5-ounce) wheel brie cheese, top rind removed (see note) 3 tablespoons red pepper jelly Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste Rosemary or thyme, for garnish Crackers or toasted baguette, for serving Heat oven to 350 degrees. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024

As weeks passed and our energy restored bit by bit, the sauce became a base: for pantry puttanesca—with anchovies, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes, heaped with Parmesan. —Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024

Serves 6 to 8 4 bundles or 2 bags collard greens 1 smoked turkey leg or wing (your choice) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to get rid of any dirt. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

Here’s a photo of a Pinterest-esque rice bake of turkey, pineapple, green onions, garlic, red pepper, coconut milk and turkey waste stock. —Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun

1

: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper

2

: cayenne