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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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Food and drink prices are happily stuck in the 1970s — $1.50 for a pimento cheese sandwich — a charming holdover from yesteryear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
“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
She was also a grandmother who kept sending her grandson birthday cards stuffed with $20 bills well into his 40s, and made pimento sandwiches to hand out to family members and even strangers on flights.
From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
She liked to serve pimento cheese sandwiches, fruit and, depending on the guest list, a few glasses of wine.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 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
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
"And then I threw in some spinach and some pimentos, " Yearwood continued.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2021
The other day during the show, I got emotional so I picked up the jar of pimentos on the table, and that grounded me.
From New York Times ● Oct. 11, 2021
I take one pseudo-bite of the paella, and it’s pretty good except for the pimentos.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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