: a spice that consists of the dried berry of an Indian vine ground with the black husk still on
also: the plant (Piper nigrum) that yields black pepper
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebMeanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 26 June 2022 Combine celery salt, paprika, cayenne and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl, and sprinkle over shrimp; toss until evenly coated. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 June 2022 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2022 In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, red-pepper flakes and black pepper until combined.San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022 Raspberry notes combine with a unique black pepper finish that is more noticeable with every sip. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Boy Smells is another huge name in candles, and this gorgeous pink candle made in conjunction with Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves blends wonderful notes of black pepper, incense, cedarwood and vanilla. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, black pepper, and parsley. Samin Nosrat, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2022 Whisk in granulated sugar, crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons black pepper and 4 teaspoons cayenne. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of black pepper was before the 12th century