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Meaning of the word pepper in English

What does pepper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pepper

US /ˈpep.ɚ/
UK /ˈpep.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
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Please pass the salt and pepper.
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She seasoned the steak with plenty of black pepper.
Synonym:
spicecondiment
2.

a fruit of a plant of the genus Capsicum, with a pungent or mild flavor, used as a vegetable or spice.

Example:
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Add some sliced bell pepper to the salad.
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He likes spicy food, so he always adds chili pepper.
Synonym:
capsicumchilibell pepper

Verb

1.

to sprinkle or season with pepper.

Example:
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Don't forget to pepper the chicken before roasting.
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The chef carefully peppered the dish to perfection.
Synonym:
seasonsprinkle
2.

to hit or bombard with a rapid succession of small missiles or blows.

Example:
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The boxer continued to pepper his opponent with jabs.
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The protesters began to pepper the police with stones.
Synonym:
bombardpeltshowerassail
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