Word
peppered
Phoneticspep·pered
US/ˈpɛpɝd/
UK/pˈɛpəd/
Definition
v. to cover something with small pieces of something else, like salt or pepper. It can also mean to fill a space with many small objects or people.
v. to cover or sprinkle something with small particles, such as salt or pepper; to fill a space with numerous small objects or people. Often used in the passive voice to describe a surface or environment.
Examples
“She peppered the steak with salt before cooking it.”
“The old manuscript was peppered with handwritten notes and corrections in the margins.”
“The landscape was peppered with small, isolated cottages that had been built centuries ago to support the local fishing industry.”
Examples
simple
“She peppered the steak with salt before cooking it.”
contextual
“The old manuscript was peppered with handwritten notes and corrections in the margins.”
complex
“The landscape was peppered with small, isolated cottages that had been built centuries ago to support the local fishing industry.”
Real-World Examples
“Words with West African origins, like “ochra,” are peppered throughout.” Scan code
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