pepper
n. C / U A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈpɛpɝ// UK //pˈɛpɐ// pep·per
n. a common spice that adds a spicy or hot taste to food. You can also use this word for a vegetable that is green, red, or yellow and can be eaten raw or cooked.
n. a pungent spice made from the dried berries of the Piper nigrum plant, or a hollow vegetable from the Capsicum family.
I always put salt and pepper on my eggs.
The chef added a pinch of black pepper to the soup to give it a slightly spicy finish.
While black pepper is a staple seasoning in Western kitchens, the bell pepper is prized for its crisp texture and high vitamin content in salads and stir-fries.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the ground spice; countable when referring to the whole vegetable.