bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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And much like the difference between an orange bell pepper and an orange habañero, the distinction between advisory models may not always be obvious at first glance. Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Add watermelon, tomatoes, bread, bell pepper, and vinegar to blender. Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026 Considered mild to medium hot on the Scoville scale, poblanos are spicier than bell peppers but milder than jalapeños. Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026 The strong aroma of onions repels many garden pests and can keep deer and rabbits from nibbling on your bell peppers. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 May. 2026.

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