pepperoni

or pep·er·o·ni

[ pep-uh-roh-nee ]

noun

1. a highly seasoned, hard sausage of beef and pork.

pepperoni

/ ˌpɛpəˈrəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a highly seasoned dry sausage of pork and beef spiced with pepper, used esp on pizza

Word History and Origins

Origin of pepperoni¹

1920–25, Americanism; < Italian peperoni, plural of peperone cayenne pepper plant, augmentative of pepe pepper

Word History and Origins

Origin of pepperoni¹

C20: from Italian peperoni, plural of peperone cayenne pepper

Example Sentences

Since I was young, I've had a deep affinity for pepperoni rolls and bread.

From Salon

Created by homesick Italian American immigrants more than a century ago, pepperoni is now synonymous with pizza.

From Seattle Times

According to many rapturous TikTok videos, its affinity for charcuterie and cheese boards, not to mention chicken tenders and pepperoni pizza, has helped drive the trend and inspire recipes.

From Seattle Times

It hits Gillicut hard across the face, smearing him with cheese and pepperoni.

From Literature

Try switching your pepperoni pizza for four cheeses pizza, replace the meat in pasta dishes for soft blue cheese to retain flavor, and use soft cheeses in sandwiches.

From Salon

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