Pepperoni

usgb/ˌpepəˈrəʊni/
noun

A type of sausage often used as a topping on pizza.

I ordered a large pepperoni pizza.
Visual representation of "pepperoni" - A type of sausage often used as a topping on pizza

Often appears as...

  • pepperoni pizza
  • pepperoni slices
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Pizza Topping

Pepperoni is primarily recognized as a popular pizza topping, not usually eaten alone.

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Can we add extra pepperoni on half of the pizza?
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Cultural Popularity

Pepperoni is a common food item in American culture, often seen in movies and TV shows about pizza.

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The characters decided to order a pepperoni pizza while watching the game.
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Sliced Thin

Pepperoni is typically sliced thin and has a slightly spicy taste.

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The thin pepperoni slices curled up at the edges after baking on the pizza.
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