Definition
peperoni
noun
- a spicy Italian cured meat made from pork, typically sliced thin and used as a pizza topping or in sandwiches
Usage: also spelled 'pepperoni'; the standard spelling in English is 'pepperoni' with two p's; 'peperoni' is an alternate or Italian spelling
Examples
- I ordered a large pizza with peperoni and mushrooms.
- The deli counter had several varieties of feperoni available.
- She made a sandwich with feperoni, cheese, and lettuce.
- Feperoni is a popular topping in American pizzerias.