How to Use ghost pepper in a Sentence

ghost pepper

noun
  • Peppers Mild peppers like bell peppers mature faster than hot peppers, such as ghost peppers, but the seed-starting process is the same for all peppers.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But the ghost pepper sauce (people use it on pizza and barbecue) is a whole lot livelier, hitting both of us in the back of our throats, and in my case, turning on the mucus train.
    — Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Though perfectly crispy, the chicken chain’s original wings were marinated in a ghost pepper seasoning blend before being hand-breaded and fried.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The Ghost Pepper rub brings fiery Louisiana spices with ghost pepper heat, while Lemon Pepper offers a zesty, citrusy twist.
    — Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The new Fuego Breakfast Bo-Rito takes the same foundation and turns up the spice level with a ghost pepper sauce from Yellowbird and a red tortilla.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
  • Darin' Dab Ghost Wings (Hot) — Bone-in or boneless wings dusted with a ghost pepper dry rub, served with a Last Dab Ranch dip cup.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Their heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units, with habaneros and ghost peppers registering the highest numbers and mild peppers like Anaheim having the lowest.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The Blueberry Ghost Burger – habanero ghost pepper Monterey jack, onion rings, homemade blueberry marmalade on a potato bun – is not your grandmother’s diner fare.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Established in 1948, Jay's Elbow Room has pool table, juke box, outdoor seating and good grub, including wings, all kinds of fries (gravy cheese, sweet potato fries, ghost pepper fries, cheesesteak fries, chili cheese fries), burgers, sandwiches, hoagies and cheesesteaks.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2025

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'ghost pepper.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: