peppers
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈpɛpɝz// UK //pˈɛpəz// pep·pers
n. a hollow vegetable that can be red, green, or yellow. Some are sweet and crunchy, while others are very spicy.
n. the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, used as a vegetable or spice. Often distinguished by heat level, ranging from mild bell varieties to pungent chili types.
I like to put red peppers in my salad.
The chef chopped several bell peppers into thin strips to add color and crunch to the stir-fry.
While bell peppers are prized for their sweetness, smaller varieties often contain high concentrations of capsaicin, the compound responsible for the intense heat associated with spicy cuisine.
Usage
Countable when referring to the whole vegetable; uncountable when referring to the substance as an ingredient.