Vocabulary Entry

pimento

|noun • verb

noun

A type of pepper, usually red, that is used for stuffing green olives or in cooking.

Example Sentences

"She added sliced pimento to the cheese spread."

"Pimento peppers are often found in Mediterranean cuisine."

"The salad was garnished with a few pieces of pimento for color."

verb

Example Sentences

"The chef will pimento the olives for the appetizer."

"He pimentoed the peppers before grilling them."

"They decided to pimento the cheese for a unique flavor."