: a variable annual Eurasian vine (Lathyrus oleraceus) of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
b
: the seed of the pea
c
peas also pease plural: the immature pods of the pea with their included seeds
2
: any of various leguminous plants related to or resembling the pea—usually used in combination or with a qualifying term
chickpea
black-eyed pea
also: the seed of such a plant
3
: something resembling a pea (as in size or shape)
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Examples of pea in a Sentence
We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
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To quickly defrost frozen peas, place them in a colander and run warm water over them.—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 The restaurant’s fan favorite might well be the garden peas served with grated fresh summer truffle and cheese from Danish cows—this dish is a mic drop, pure and simple.—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 My move is to brown some Italian sausage, add some Sauz, toss in frozen peas, then stir in al dente pasta.—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025 The new coating, meant to keep the waffle potato fries crispier for longer, contains pea starch, however.—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pea
Word History
Etymology
back-formation from Middle English pease (taken as a plural), from Old English pise, from Latin pisa, plural of pisum, from Greek pison
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