noun
- a small, mildly spicy Italian chili pepper, typically pickled and used as a condiment or garnish
Usage: usually used in plural form; commonly found in Italian cuisine and Mediterranean dishes
Examples
- She added pepperoncini to her antipasto platter.
- The pizza was topped with fresh mozzarella and pepperoncini.
- Pepperoncini are often served as a side dish in Italian restaurants.
- He grabbed a jar of pickled pepperoncini from the grocery store.
- The salad had a nice kick from the pepperoncini peppers.
- Pepperoncini work well as a topping for sandwiches and burgers.