pimiento

American  

[pi-myen-toh, -men-] / pɪˈmyɛn toʊ, -ˈmɛn- /

noun

plural

pimientos

1. the ripe, red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper, Capsicum annuum, used as a vegetable, relish, to stuff olives, etc.

2. the plant itself.

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pimiento British  

/ pɪˈmjɛntəʊ, -ˈmɛn- /

noun

1. Also called: pimento.  a Spanish pepper, Capsicum annuum, with a red fruit used raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable, and as a stuffing for green olives

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Etymology

Origin of pimiento

First recorded in 1835–45; pimento

Example Sentences

In addition to typical sports bar fare, expect braised collards, catfish nuggets and plenty of pimiento cheese.

From Seattle Times

When perfectly smooth pimiento cheese spread became available in jars at our local grocery, I persuaded Mom to buy a jar so we could try what I imagined was “The Real Stuff.”

From Seattle Times

“I have pimiento cheese and then I have French fries.”

From Seattle Times

Cafe staff began making pimiento cheese, chicken salad and potato salad with store products and packaged them for to-go consumption.

From Washington Times

Then the two of us had pimiento cheese sandwiches and sweet tea for lunch.

From Literature