pepper (Meaning)

Wordnet

pepper (n)

climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam

any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers

pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground

sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum

Wordnet

pepper (v)

add pepper to

attack and bombard with or as if with missiles

Webster

pepper (n.)

A well-known, pungently aromatic condiment, the dried berry, either whole or powdered, of the Piper nigrum.

The plant which yields pepper, an East Indian woody climber (Piper nigrum), with ovate leaves and apetalous flowers in spikes opposite the leaves. The berries are red when ripe. Also, by extension, any one of the several hundred species of the genus Piper, widely dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the earth.

Any plant of the genus Capsicum, and its fruit; red pepper; as, the bell pepper.

Webster

pepper (v. t.)

To sprinkle or season with pepper.

Figuratively: To shower shot or other missiles, or blows, upon; to pelt; to fill with shot, or cover with bruises or wounds.

Webster

pepper (v. i.)

To fire numerous shots (at).

pepper Sentence Examples

  1. The spicy black peppercorns added a piquant kick to the soup.
  2. The chef generously sprinkled ground pepper over the grilled steak.
  3. The bell pepper salad brought a vibrant splash of color to the table.
  4. The fiery habanero pepper brought tears to the diner's eyes.
  5. The mild pepper jack cheese melted perfectly in the grilled cheese sandwich.
  6. The sweet and tangy banana pepper relish complemented the savory sausages.
  7. The whole peppercorns added an aromatic depth to the slow-cooked stew.
  8. The chili pepper sauce added a bold heat to the tacos.
  9. The rainbow peppercorns brought a festive and flavorful twist to the charcuterie board.
  10. The ground pepper brought a subtle seasoning to the homemade pasta dish.

FAQs About the word pepper

climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam, any of various tropical pl

sprinkle, dot,spray, scatter,strew, speckle, bestrew, spot, blanket, stud

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The spicy black peppercorns added a piquant kick to the soup.

The chef generously sprinkled ground pepper over the grilled steak.

The bell pepper salad brought a vibrant splash of color to the table.

The fiery habanero pepper brought tears to the diner's eyes.