pepperoni

noun
UK: /ˌpep.əˈrəʊ.ni/
US: /ˌpep.əˈroʊ.ni/

  1. A type of spicy sausage, typically made from cured pork and beef, used as a pizza topping.

    1. I want pepperoni on my pizza.
    2. The kids always order a large pepperoni pizza when we go out for pizza night.

  2. A pizza made with pepperoni.

    1. I'll have a slice of pepperoni.
    2. Ordering a pepperoni is the easiest way to ensure everyone gets something they like.

Synonyms

sausage salami

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pepperoni" in English means: A type of spicy sausage, typically made from cured pork and beef, used as a pizza topping., A pizza made with pepperoni..

The phonetic transcription of "pepperoni" is /ˌpep.əˈrəʊ.ni/ in British English and /ˌpep.əˈroʊ.ni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pepperoni": sausage, salami.

Example usage of "pepperoni": "I want pepperoni on my pizza.". More examples on the page.