How to Use pepperoni in a Sentence

pepperoni

noun
  • Too many pieces of pepperoni to count.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The pepperoni is your best bet, but the white slice is tasty too.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 12 May 2017
  • It was cut in eight slices, each with one flat piece of pepperoni and and one cupped piece.
    — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Place 2 slices of pepperoni on each slice of cheese and then top with a basil leaf.
    — Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2021
  • This recipe takes the idea of a pepperoni pizza and makes a few tasty tweaks.
    — Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Cured meats such as pepperoni, sausage and salami are up, too.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 8 Nov. 2021
  • The same thing can be said for feeding Frank too much pepperoni.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2021
  • And the real winner here for me is the pepperoni slices.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Some folks came for the stories, others for the pepperoni and beer.
    — AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2023
  • Divide the oats among bowls and top with crispy pepperoni, if using.
    — Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Some stood in line for a couple of frozen pepperoni pizzas.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
  • Replace the olives with pepperoni or the toppings of your choice.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • My usual dish there is a slice with pepperoni and red onion (yum yum), and no salad.
    — Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The pizza is finished with a pepperoni and cheese stuffed crust.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
  • It’s stuffed with pepperoni and cheese and brushed with sriracha for an extra little kick.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022
  • They're made of sweet dough stuffed with pepperoni slices and make for a quick and delicious bite.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 May 2025
  • Cut the pepperoni into small cubes.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Cut back on meats with nitrites, such as beef jerky, bacon, pepperoni and deli meats.
    — Eva Flowe updated May 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
  • Cut back on meats with nitrites, such as beef jerky, bacon, pepperoni and deli meats.
    — Eva Flowe april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni.
    — Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
  • They are made out of bread rolls with pepperoni and sometimes cheese baked into the middle.
    — Rebecca Deczynski, Good Housekeeping, 4 June 2019
  • It's loaded with plenty of meat, pepperoni, and cheese.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Salud is a brewery, and its cheese and pepperoni pizzas are merely very good.
    — Peter St. Onge updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • Just do not expect a large pepperoni pizza to come floating down yet.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • But skip sausage and pepperoni, and go for a full-on celebration of spring.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Place the rice in a bowl and add the onion, peas, cheese, pepperoni, parsley or thyme, salt and pepper.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
  • The county is known as the pepperoni roll capital of the world.
    — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Skip sausage and pepperoni, and go for a full-on celebration of spring.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The evening ends with pepperoni pizza, Cokes and a big smile from Tiffany.
    — Brenda Cain, cleveland.com, 14 Dec. 2017
  • The top gets a sprinkle of mozzarella, brushed with oil, and topped with pepperoni.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2024

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