green pepper

noun

: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity

Examples of green pepper in a Sentence

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And what Spanish cooking will be without tomatoes and green peppers? Peter Larsen, Daily News, 19 May 2026 However, the capsaicin content of jalapeños begins to fall after day 40, which means that some nearly ripe green peppers may be hotter than fully ripe red ones. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026 Add the cucumber, green pepper, red onion, and capers. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Additionally, when crushed or damaged, pawpaw leaves release a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of green peppers or diesel fuel. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green pepper was in 1814

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“Green pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20pepper. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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green pepper

noun
: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity
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