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sweet pepper
noun
: any of various large mild thick-walled capsicum fruits
also
: a pepper plant (Capsicum annuum) bearing sweet peppers compare bell pepper
Examples of sweet pepper in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Pimiento peppers add a hint of sweet pepper tang without any heat.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Pepperoni, sausage, ham, sweet pepper bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, ranch drizzle.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
The sandwiches feature beef, chicken and salmon cheesesteaks topped with things like onions, banana peppers, mushrooms and sweet peppers, stuffed in Amoroso’s rolls.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024
Get The Recipe 41 of 47 Sweet Pepper Pasta With Sausage
This go-to supper is made with orecchiette, hot Italian sausage, and the colorful sweet peppers of your choosing.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
It might be combined in a syrupy braise with sweet peppers or blended with potatoes and stuffed into ravioli.
—Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
For those seeking a vibrant addition to their vegetable patch, sweet pepper ‘Red Impact’ is a true gem.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2024
Stuffed Sweet Pepper ‘Boats’ This customizable, family-friendly recipe offers one big twist — mini sweet peppers that are left raw for cool, crisp texture and bright flavor.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024
These mini sweet peppers are a great bite-sized vessel for cheese dip.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1814, in the meaning defined above
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“Sweet pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20pepper. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
sweet pepper
noun
: a large mild-flavored thick-walled pepper
also
: a pepper plant that bears sweet peppers
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