pimiento

noun

pi·​mien·​to pə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce pimiento (audio) pəm-ˈyen- How to pronounce pimiento (audio)
plural pimientos
1
: any of various bluntly conical thick-fleshed sweet peppers of European origin that have a distinctive mild sweet flavor and are used especially as a garnish, as a stuffing for olives, and as a source of paprika
2
: a plant that bears pimientos

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Finger sandwiches made with pimiento cheese and white bread are a classic game day food at The Grove in Oxford, Mississippi. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Opened in 2025, the brunch- focused kitchen offers the usual suspects— omelets, egg sandwiches, French toast—as well as more creative options like pimiento cheese latkes and watermelon bruschetta. — Brian Garrido, Midwest Living, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pimiento

Word History

Etymology

Spanish from pimienta

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pimiento was in 1843

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“Pimiento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimiento. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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pimiento

noun
pi·​mien·​to pə-ˈment-ō How to pronounce pimiento (audio) pəm-ˈyent- How to pronounce pimiento (audio)
plural pimientos
: any of various sweet peppers that have thick flesh and a mild flavor and are used especially as a stuffing for olives and as a source of paprika
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