pepper

//ˈpɛpər//

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pepper

1. Noun

A pungent, hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Common Phrases

  • black pepper—
  • white pepper—
  • salt and pepper—

Example Sentences

  • This soup needs more pepper.

    Beginner

  • Please pass the salt and pepper.

    Beginner

  • I like a lot of pepper on my eggs.

    Beginner

  • Freshly ground pepper adds a lot of flavor to the dish.

    Intermediate

  • Some people prefer white pepper for its milder taste.

    Intermediate

  • The recipe calls for a pinch of cayenne pepper.

    Intermediate

  • Beyond its culinary applications, pepper has historically been valued for its medicinal properties.

    Advanced

  • The chef meticulously balanced the robust flavors of the steak with a generous crust of cracked black pepper.

    Advanced

  • The global trade in pepper once fueled vast economic empires, highlighting its historical significance as a prized commodity.

    Advanced
2. NounPlural: peppers

A hollow fruit, typically green, red, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable, either raw or cooked.

Common Phrases

  • bell pepper—
  • green pepper—
  • chili pepper—

Example Sentences

  • I put a green pepper in my salad.

    Beginner

  • Do you like red peppers?

    Beginner

  • This dish has a lot of peppers.

    Beginner

  • Some chili peppers can be very spicy.

    Intermediate

  • Bell peppers are a good source of Vitamin C.

    Intermediate

  • She's making stuffed peppers for dinner tonight.

    Intermediate

  • The vibrant array of bell peppers, from emerald green to fiery red, added both color and crunch to the stir-fry.

    Advanced

  • Cultivating various types of peppers, from sweet bell varieties to intensely hot habaneros, requires specific climatic conditions.

    Advanced

  • The versatility of peppers in global cuisine, whether roasted, sautéed, or consumed raw, underscores their widespread culinary appeal.

    Advanced