bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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The farm started in the 1960s and is still run by the same family, cultivating 1,500 acres of bell peppers and 500 acres of cucumbers, according to a 2020 article. Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 7 June 2025 Sweet corn and red bell pepper add a nice pop of sweetness and crunch, and the mild green chilies bring just enough heat to keep things interesting. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Stew — a big pot of it — with onions, potatoes and bell peppers. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025 It’s offered in a bowl and has the consistency of a chunky chili soup with Mediterranean spices, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Jun. 2025.

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