pimento

noun

pi·​men·​to pə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento
1
: allspice
2
: pimiento sense 1

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Mix in garlic salt, pepper, pimento, onion and Worcestershire sauce. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Waffles and pimento Another enduring element of Chick-fil-A is its famously simple menu. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 There’s still mayo in the mix but pimentos are swapped with piquillo peppers and Mahón cheese (from Menorca, Spain) subs in for the Cheddar. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026 The fruit’s naturally bitter edge is sharpened by pimento, giving the opening a subtle kick, while patchouli, vetiver, and moss bring a deeper, earthier dimension. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pimento

Word History

Etymology

Spanish pimienta allspice, pepper, from Late Latin pigmenta, plural of pigmentum plant juice, from Latin, pigment

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pimento was in 1660

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“Pimento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimento. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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pimento

noun
pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-ō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento
: pimiento

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pimento

noun
pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento
: allspice
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