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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There are other standouts on the menu, including the fried eggplant with fish sauce and red pepper and the long beans with sweet bean miso and green Sichuan powder. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 Add thyme, carrots, cola, stock, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper (if using). Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025 Season with garlic powder, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes, if using, slice and serve hot. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Red pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20pepper. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun
1
: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper
2
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!