pepperoni
Definition
- Noun:
- A spicy, seasoned sausage: "pepperoni" is a type of dry, cured sausage, typically made from a mixture of pork and beef, seasoned with paprika or other chili peppers, giving it a reddish color and a slightly spicy flavor.
- A thin slice of this sausage: The word also commonly refers to a thin, round slice cut from this sausage, frequently used as a pizza topping.
Usage Examples
Noun (as the sausage itself):
- The deli sells pepperoni by the pound.
- This recipe calls for finely diced pepperoni.
Noun (as a slice/ topping):
- I ordered a pizza with extra pepperoni.
- A few slices of pepperoni were scattered on the salad.
Advanced Usage
As a mass noun (uncountable): When referring to the substance as a topping or ingredient, it is often treated as uncountable.
- This pizza has too much pepperoni for my taste.
As a countable noun: When referring to individual slices, it can be countable.
- He picked off three pepperonis from his slice.
Variants and Related Words
- Pepperoni pizza (n): A pizza topped with pepperoni slices as a primary ingredient.
- Pepperoni pizza is a classic favorite.
Synonyms
- Salami: A broader category of cured sausage; pepperoni is a specific type of salami.
- Cured sausage: A general term for sausages preserved by curing.
Related Phrases
Pepperoni and cheese: A common combination for sandwiches or snacks.
- He made a simple sandwich with pepperoni and cheese.
Pepperoni roll (n): A baked good, originating in some regions, consisting of pepperoni baked inside bread dough.
- She bought a pepperoni roll for lunch.
Noun
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a pork and beef sausage (or a thin slice of this sausage)
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