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Vocabulary Entry
pepper
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A spice made from the berries of the pepper plant, often used to flavor food.
Example Sentences
"I sprinkled some black pepper on my salad."
"She bought a new pepper grinder to use in her kitchen."
"Pepper is one of the most common spices in the world."
V
verb
To cover or season food with pepper or to sprinkle something with small particles.
Example Sentences
"Please pepper the steak before grilling it."
"He decided to pepper the soup for extra flavor."
"The chef expertly peppered the dish just before serving."