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UK/["/ˈpepə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈpepər/"]/

Meaning of Pepper

In simple words: A spicy or flavorful spice made from ground dried seeds of a plant.

Pepper in a sentence

  • Season with **salt and pepper**
  • freshly **ground pepper**
  • sirloin steak with a pepper sauce
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • He put some pepper on his steak.
  • He gave me a great recipe for stuffed peppers.
  • peppers stuffed with meat and rice

How to use Pepper

Used commonly in cooking to add flavor. Not typically used in formal writing, more in everyday conversation. Can also refer to different types of vegetables like bell peppers.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pepper'- a pepper shaker brings a splash of spice to meals!

Related words

Collocations with Pepper

Synonyms for Pepper

  • spice
  • seasoning
  • chili
  • pimento
  • bell pepper

Opposites of Pepper

Common mistakes with Pepper

  • Confused with 'paprika', assuming they are the same.
  • Mispronouncing as 'peeper'.
  • Using 'pepper' only to mean the spice, forgetting it can refer to the vegetable.

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Frequently asked questions about Pepper

What does Pepper mean?

A spicy or flavorful spice made from ground dried seeds of a plant.

What is the definition of Pepper?

a powder made from dried berries (called peppercorns), used to give a hot, spicy taste to food

How do you use Pepper in a sentence?

Season with **salt and pepper**

Can you give another example of Pepper?

freshly **ground pepper**

What are synonyms for Pepper?

Common alternatives include spice, seasoning, chili, pimento, bell pepper.

What is the opposite of Pepper?

Opposite meanings include sugar, sweetener.

What words go with Pepper?

It commonly pairs with crushed, ground, cracked, add, put in, put on, grinder, mill, pot, salt and pepper, bell, sweet, chilli/​chili, chop, cut, slice, sauce, plant, tree.

What are common mistakes when using Pepper?

Confused with 'paprika', assuming they are the same. Mispronouncing as 'peeper'. Using 'pepper' only to mean the spice, forgetting it can refer to the vegetable.

How do you pronounce Pepper?

US: /["/ˈpepər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpepə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pepper?

Used commonly in cooking to add flavor. Not typically used in formal writing, more in everyday conversation. Can also refer to different types of vegetables like bell peppers.

What CEFR level is Pepper?

"Pepper" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.