pimento

noun

pi·​men·​to pə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento

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In fact, the key ingredients of mayonnaise, cheddar cheese and pimento create layers of flavor and texture that beckon a complementary wine to bind it all together, long after first bite. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026 Farmers in Griffin, Georgia, began cultivating pimentos, and Griffin became a leading pimento producer, contributing to the pimento cheese boom. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026 The pimento flavor was less potent on the Clubhouse Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich, though that may be attributed to the spread that fell out of the sandwich, which was stacked high. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 The spread includes Meridian’s signature fried chicken, cornbread, pimento grits, broccolini and a classic dessert. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pimento

Word History

Etymology

Spanish pimienta allspice, pepper, from Late Latin pigmenta, plural of pigmentum plant juice, from Latin, pigment

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pimento was in 1660

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“Pimento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimento. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

pimento

noun
pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-ō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento

Medical Definition

pimento

noun
pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento

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