pepperoni
/ˌpɛpəˈroʊni/
nounpep · per · o · ni
Think: "PEP-PER-OH-KNEE"—pepper gives it PEP, then it ends like "oh-knee" (o-ni).
Yes, it's pepperoni. Watch the double “pp” in pep-per and the ending “-oni” (not “-oney” or “-oni” with extra letters).
Definition
- nounA spicy Italian-American sausage, usually made from pork and beef, often sliced and used as a pizza topping.
Examples
- “We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for the party.”
- “She picked off the pepperoni and ate the cheese first.”
- “The sandwich came with pepperoni, provolone, and roasted peppers.”
Synonyms
sausagesalamicured meatpizza topping
Translations
ES pepperoniPT pepperoniFR pepperoni
Common misspellings
peperonipepperonnipepperoniiepepperonipepperonypepperroni
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