bell pepper

noun

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

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Shrimp, rice, cheese, okra, and bell peppers bake in a creamy sauce in this elegant casserole that only requires 20 minutes in the oven. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026 When the oil is shimmering, add the onion, bell pepper and garlic. ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 The classic combination of celery, bell pepper, onion, green onions, garlic and parsley are used to add flavor, texture and color to this gumbo. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026 An unmarked alley will lead you to Liquid Diet, a mad scientist’s lab of a bar specializing in unusual concoctions like a bell pepper martini ($18) that perfectly captures the raw vegetable’s savory kick. Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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