pepper

noun
UK: /ˈpep.ər/
US: /ˈpep.ɚ/

  1. A spicy powder made from peppercorns, used to add flavor to food.

    1. I added some pepper to my soup to make it taste better. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef generously sprinkled freshly ground pepper over the grilled vegetables enhancing the dish. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hollow vegetable that is usually green, red, or yellow and used as food. It can be spicy or sweet.

    1. I like to eat bell pepper with hummus for a snack. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stuffed peppers were baked until tender, their vibrant colors indicating their ripeness. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

season capsicum spice
pepper transitive-verb

  1. To sprinkle or season with pepper.

    1. She likes to pepper her eggs in the morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. He began to pepper the steak with black pepper before putting it on the grill. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hit or direct small objects at someone or something.

    1. The crowd began to pepper the stage with small rocks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The attorney will pepper the witness with questions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pepper" in English means: A spicy powder made from peppercorns, used to add flavor to food., A hollow vegetable that is usually green, red, or yellow and used as food. It can be spicy or sweet..

The phonetic transcription of "pepper" is /ˈpep.ər/ in British English and /ˈpep.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pepper": season, capsicum, spice.

Example usage of "pepper": "I added some pepper to my soup to make it taste better.". More examples on the page.