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pepper

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛpər]

Word

Learn how to use pepper in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a small, round spice that is made from dried berries. People use it to make food taste better. It can be black, white, or green.

Example

I love adding black pepper to my soup to make it more flavorful.

Example

Without any pepper, the dish tasted very bland and dull.

Example

Do you like pepper on your salad?

Context: “plants”

(noun) a type of plant that can produce spicy fruits, like chili peppers. Some are hot, and some are sweet.

Example

We grew jalapeño peppers in our garden last summer.

Example

We didn’t plant any sweet peppers because we prefer the spicy ones.

Example

What type of peppers do you like to eat?

Context: “food preparation”

(verb) to shake or sprinkle the spice known as pepper onto food. It makes the meal more tasty.

Example

I peppered my eggs this morning, and they tasted delicious.

Example

I forgot to pepper my steak, so it was a bit bland.

Example

Did you remember to pepper the pasta before serving it?

Context: “behavior”

(noun) a quality in someone’s personality that can mean they are lively and full of energy, like a peppery personality.

Example

Her peppery nature makes her fun to be around.

Example

He seemed too serious and didn't have that peppery charm I like.

Example

Do you think he has a peppery personality?

How to pronounce pepper

Pronunciation: [ˈpɛpər]

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