pimento

noun

pi·​men·​to pə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento
1
: allspice
2
: pimiento sense 1

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With sharp Cheddar and diced pimentos folded into the filling, there won't be any leftovers. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026 Stir in chicken broth, condensed chicken soup, Worcestershire sauce, pimentos, pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026 The standard cheese on burgers is pimento, and a rice bowl on offer features expertly fried chicken livers dressed in dollops of rich gravy, caramelized onions, and scallions. — Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 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

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

Medical Definition

pimento

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

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