black pepper
noun
: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of an Indian vine (Piper nigrum) ground with the black husk still on
also
: the vine that yields black pepper see peppercorn compare white pepper
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The finish is exceptionally long with lingering notes of black pepper, rye spices, and a dry, earthy leather note.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Place the chicken skin side up in the pan, brush the tops with more olive oil, then season well with kosher salt and black pepper.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Use a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper instead of black pepper.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Salt and freshly ground black pepper ensure this Spanish rice is seasoned to perfection.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Place the chicken skin side up in the pan, brush the tops with more olive oil, then season well with kosher salt and black pepper.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Use a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper instead of black pepper.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Salt and freshly ground black pepper ensure this Spanish rice is seasoned to perfection.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for black pepper
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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