bell pepper

noun

: sweet pepper
especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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Then, cut the bell pepper and zucchini into 1-inch pieces and mound them in the center. Randy Graham, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025 All three come with Argentine chimichurri, bell peppers and onions. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 Roasted eggplant, juicy tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and peppery arugula come together to create a mix of vibrant textures and flavors. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025 Seitan stir-fry with broccoli, bell peppers, and brown rice. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bell pepper was in 1707

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“Bell pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20pepper. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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