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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Add the onions, garlic, parsley, red pepper, squash and ras el hanout, and season generously with salt and pepper. Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026 Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with more olive oil, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026 It's made with salt, pepper, red pepper (for a hint of signature heat), and garlic. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026 In a large bowl, stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and a pinch of red pepper flakes until well combined. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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red pepper

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