noun
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Etymology
Origin of pimento
1665–75; alteration of Spanish pimiento pepper plant, masculine derivative of pimienta pepper fruit < Late Latin pigmenta spiced drink, spice, pepper, plural (taken as singular) of Latin pigmentum pigment
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After landing elusive Masters tickets, fans are treated to nostalgic food prices that include an iconic pimento cheese sandwich for $1.50.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
“I make a killer spicy pimento cheese, and bringing it to any tailgate party will jazz up any burger or hot dog—and make you look like a pro.”
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2025
The pastries look as if they were overnighted from Paris, even as the signature breakfast sandwich — a biscuit with fried chicken, pimento cheese and hot honey — showcases Southern cuisine.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
Even so, Jason Carter said his grandmother never stopped being the small-town Southerner whose cooking repertoire leaned heavily on mayonnaise and pimento cheese.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
On Thursday, I was sitting in Mr. Harding’s classroom, munching on my pimento cheese sandwich, when he came over and threw a thick book down on my desk.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
Artichoke hearts, mushroom caps, pimentos and roasted peppers mingled with olives from around the world, creating a colorful, briny spectacle.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2025
Unlike the original, the new menu item swaps out pickles and butter for a pimento cheese spread featuring cheddar, green chilis and red pimentos, mild pickled jalapenos and honey drizzled on the bun.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Remove from the heat and stir in the pimentos or roasted pepper and water, scraping up any browned bits.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 11, 2022
Add cheddar, ½ cup bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, pimentos, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper and using a rubber spatula mix until well combined.
From Fox News ● Sep. 23, 2021
Odd sterling servers are popular, for spooning out deviled eggs, removing pimentos from olives, cracking quail legs.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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