Synonyms for peppercorn
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.
Forms
- Plural
- peppercorns → peppers…
Example sentences
- pepper Excuse me, could you pass me the salt and pepper?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| peppercorn | rising | |
| pepper | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- pepper2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pepper2 = 2 syllables).