bell pepper

noun

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

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Others are hyperseasonal, such as kalamboki (roasted corn with feta butter) and aginares souvlaki (artichoke skewers with bell pepper, red onion and a yogurt side). Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 Balance the spicy Creole seasoning with tomatoes and bell peppers. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 This one is a celebration of the farmers market’s best come summer, including yellow tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, jalapeño and yellow bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 Add bell peppers when making fajitas. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026 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 Jun. 2026.

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