red pepper

noun
UK: /ˌred ˈpep.ər/
US: /ˌred ˈpep.ɚ/

  1. A type of vegetable, a sweet pepper that is red when ripe.

    1. I like to eat a raw red pepper with hummus.
    2. The chef added some diced red pepper to enhance the flavors of the vegetable stew.

  2. A dried, usually hot, red fruit used to add spice to food; also the powder made from this fruit.

    1. I added a pinch of red pepper to the soup.
    2. She uses a lot of red pepper in her cooking, especially when preparing spicy dishes.

Synonyms

capsicum paprika
red pepper verb

  1. To add red pepper, usually dried and ground, to a dish to make it spicy.

    1. He red peppered the chili to give it a kick.
    2. I like to red pepper my eggs in the morning, but my wife prefers them plain.
red pepper adjective

  1. Having the color of ripe red pepper.

    1. She wore a red pepper dress to the party.
    2. The kitchen was decorated in red pepper tones, making it warm and inviting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "red pepper" in English means: A type of vegetable, a sweet pepper that is red when ripe., A dried, usually hot, red fruit used to add spice to food; also the powder made from this fruit..

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

Synonyms for "red pepper": capsicum, paprika.

Example usage of "red pepper": "I like to eat a raw red pepper with hummus.". More examples on the page.