bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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Spread the onion and bell pepper evenly on the sheet pan. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026 Zucchini, red bell peppers, and fresh corn provide a base that will absorb the spices and the chicken's savory juices perfectly. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Cook until the onion softens slightly, 30 seconds, then stir in the garlic, bell peppers and jalapeño. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026 This sweet and spicy guacamole contains chunks of golden mango mixed with a combination of jalapeño peppers and habanero pepper purée, plus onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and, of course, Hass variety avocados. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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