pimento

/ˈpɪmɛntoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet, pickled cherry pepper, often stuffed with cheese or used as a garnish

“The chef added a slice of pimento to the sandwich for extra flavor.”

2. noun

a type of sweet pepper

“The pimento plant was grown in the backyard garden for its flavorful peppers.”

3. proper noun

a brand of stuffed green olives, often served as a snack

“The pimento-stuffed olives were a favorite snack during the party.”

Synonyms

  • pickled pepper
  • stuffed pepper

Antonyms

  • bitter pepper
  • unflavored pepper