chickpea

noun

chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē 

: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds

also : its seed

Examples of chickpea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Canned chickpeas make this cozy stew especially convenient on a cold night. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

This includes beans, chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, tofu, edamame, nuts, and seeds. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

Meanwhile, Delta was recognized for its high-protein, GLP-1-friendly meals, with standard options often including chicken breast, fish, chickpeas, lentils, and edamame. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Chickapea is made from a mixture of yellow pea flour and chickpea flour. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of chich pea, from Middle English chiche, from Anglo-French, from Latin cicer

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chickpea

noun

chick·​pea ˈchik-ˌpē 

: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds

also : its seed