bell pepper

noun

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

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The state exports crops such as leafy greens, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers and blueberries to the rest of the country during the winter, according to ATTRA, a sustainable agriculture information source. Dan Peck, ABC News, 30 Jan. 2026 Giorgio Rapicavoli, chef and owner of Luca Osteria and Eating House and executive chef of The Grape Ape and Mayfair Grill in Miami, Florida, often favors frozen onion and bell pepper blends, especially for dishes where the vegetables are cooked down into a sweet, savory base. Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026 Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Cut 1 green or red bell pepper into strips; cook with the onion. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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