bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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Add red onion, green onions, bell pepper, and cauliflower (add a tiny bit of oil if needed); gently toss. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026 My Favorite Salad comes with a fresh lettuce mix, cherry tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, pickled bell peppers, arugula, corn and avocado, dressed in a fine herbs vinaigrette. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026 Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to Dutch oven; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 8 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026 This easy version features onion and bell pepper and is spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 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 14 Jan. 2026.

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