pepperoni

Thân thiện

A pizza is topped with slices of pepperoni.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a pork and beef sausage (or a thin slice of this sausage)