pepperoni

noun

pep·​per·​o·​ni ˌpe-pə-ˈrō-nē How to pronounce pepperoni (audio)
: a highly seasoned beef and pork sausage

Examples of pepperoni in a Sentence

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Many pizza toppings like pepperoni or sausage are high in saturated fats. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024 For example, there’s pepperoni, jalapeno, hot honey and ranch marinara in the pizza rolls at The Corner Store. Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and top evenly with mozzarella, bell pepper, onion, and pepperoni. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024 Tortellini salad with mozzarella balls, turkey pepperoni, and cherry tomatoes, served with mandarin oranges. Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pepperoni 

Word History

Etymology

Italian peperoni cayenne peppers, plural of peperone, augmentative of pepe pepper, from Latin piper — more at pepper

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pepperoni was in 1888

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“Pepperoni.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepperoni. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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pepperoni

noun
pep·​per·​o·​ni ˌpep-ə-ˈrō-nē How to pronounce pepperoni (audio)
: a highly seasoned beef and pork sausage

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