bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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The inspector found moldy bell peppers and dented cans in the walk-in cooler and saw an employee wash their hands without soap. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026 The menu, available in the bar area, offers a margherita pizza and an Italian sausage, mushroom and bell pepper pizza for $14 each, beef meatballs in a tomato sauce for $13 and a ciabatta sandwich with eggplant, cherry tomatoes and pesto for $10. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 About This Episode Grumpy helps a reader tackle stubborn sucker growth, shares his favorite shade-loving caladiums, and breaks down the different varieties of bell peppers. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Sauté diced chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and olive oil in a skillet. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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