Synonyms for

Peppers

Verb / ˈpepɜ:z / Another word for peppers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Peppers are a type of vegetable that are often used to add flavor and spice to food.

Synonyms & similar words

madagascarpepper capsicum pelt pepper commonpepper pipernigrum peppercorn blackpepper whitepepper capsicumpepperplant chili jalapeno capsicum cayenne paprika tabasco habanero spice seasoning condiment flavoring additive

Synonyms by register

Formal

capsicum chili pepper bell pepper

Informal

peps hot stuff

Literary

fire spice

Antonyms

sweetness blandness mildness calmness gentleness

Common collocations

  • bell peppers
  • chili peppers
  • hot peppers
  • sweet peppers
  • black pepper
  • red pepper
  • green pepper

Word family

noun pepper
verb pepper
adjective peppery

Usage note

The term 'pepper' can refer to both the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum (like bell peppers and chili peppers) and the dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant (black pepper). Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between them.

Example sentences

  1. I love to sprinkle some chopped peppers on my pizza.
  2. My mom made a delicious stuffed pepper for dinner.
  3. The salsa was too spicy because it had too many peppers in it.
  4. I don't like the taste of bell peppers.
  5. The hot sauce is made with a lot of different types of peppers.

Quotes

  • I don't think I could live without peppers.
  • There's nothing like the taste of fresh peppers in a stir-fry.
  • Peppers add a lot of flavor to any dish.

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