bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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That half bell pepper, the last of the shredded cheese from taco night, the avocado that needs to be eaten. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 Stir in mango, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, habanero, lime juice, and salt. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 Key Takeaways Red bell peppers and green bell peppers both provide about the same amount of fiber, magnesium, and potassium. Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2026 Add 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped, and 1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped, and cook, stirring often with a heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon, until vegetables are very soft and deep golden and bottom of pot is starting to brown in spots, 10–15 minutes. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Mar. 2026.

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