bell pepper

noun

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

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It’s then simmered with red beans, brown rice, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and a Cajun seasoning blend. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 Spring peas and wild rice make a nice combo filling for sweet bell peppers! Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 Grill bell peppers, cut side down, until just starting to char, about 3 minutes. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026 Basil’s low-growing leaves act as a groundcover that keeps heat and humidity close to the soil; this warm environment is key to the growth of bell pepper plants. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 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 8 Jun. 2026.

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