peppery

Example Sentences

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Asked if he likes the peppery salad leaves, the champion, nicknamed the "Popeye of Watercress eating", said: "I don't mind a bit of it mixed in with something."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The characters she has assembled have a peppery intrigue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

If I were unlucky enough to do so, I’d instantly lose my appetite, spitting out those pungent, peppery seeds with such haste and chugging glasses of water in an attempt to clean my palate.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Their lineup includes Rumi, a robust and peppery variety; Nabali, smooth and gently fruity; and Jenin, a heritage blend from farms surrounding the city of Jenin.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

I slipped inside my house and breathed deeply, drawing the warm, peppery aroma of Mama’s chicken casserole into my lungs.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon