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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The beef is as good as any east of the Mississippi—tender brisket with a deep red smoke ring, hot links crackling with red pepper, ribs that slip from the massive bone into long, irresistible strands. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025 Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025 Add spice with diced chile peppers or crushed red pepper flakes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 Stir in dates, garlic and generous pinch (or more to taste) of hot red pepper flakes. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 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

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

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red pepper

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