Pimento/pɪˈmentəʊ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Ingredient Refers to a type of pepper used for adding flavor to dishes or as a garnish. The chef garnished the dish with a sliver of pimento. Pro Tip 2/3Color Descriptor Often signifies the color of items, typically a deep red associated with the pepper. She wore a dress with a pimento red hue. Pro Tip 3/3Not Spicy Despite being a pepper, pimentos are sweet and not spicy, unlike some other peppers. I prefer pimento in my sandwich for its sweet taste, not heat.