bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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Toppings include plain cheese, pepperoni and supreme (pepperoni, sausage, bell pepper, onion and mushroom). Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 They’re grilled with less oil, onions and a little salt and pepper, not the big platter covered in bell peppers ($25.95). Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025 Inside, plants, including cucumbers, mini bell peppers, radishes, beets, spinach and lettuce, are thriving inside a grow tent. Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025 Here, a quick hoisin and soy sauce becomes sticky and caramelized when sautéed with cubed chicken, bell peppers, and broccoli. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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