Definition of Pepper
Pepper
Pep·per
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sweet or hot-tasting spice made from the seeds of a climbing plant.
e.g. She added a pinch of pepper to the soup for extra flavor.
(noun)
capsicum, especially a sweet pepper;
e.g. Sweet peppers come in a few colors: red, green, yellow, and orange.
(verb)
to season or sprinkle food with pepper;
e.g. You have to salt and pepper the meat before marinating it.
(verb)
cover with a good amount of scattered items;
e.g. The land is peppered with small hail stones from the hail storm.
(verb)
to hit repeatedly with gunshots or as if with rapid repeated blows;
e.g. During the shooting, many cars were peppered with gunshots.
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