bell pepper

noun

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

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Vibrant, green asparagus and parsley along with bright red bell peppers make this dish pop with color. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Just a splash of bell pepper juice, which had always been his thing. Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026 Onions, green bell pepper, and jalapeño lend plenty of flavor while spices like cumin, chili powder, and oregano bring delicious depth. Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026 The farm grows bell peppers, corn, and lettuce, along with pumpkins, for the nearby Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch, a popular attraction for South Bay families at Halloween. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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