bell pepper

noun

: sweet pepper

especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Use a blender to puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and half of the onion. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

There are nearly a dozen specialty pizzas to choose from, with the spicy Gold Medal, featuring Italian banana peppers and sweet red bell peppers, an award winner. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026

Sliced bell peppers with hummus can make for an easy appetizer. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

During the last 1 1/2 minutes of cooking, add the bell pepper. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bell pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper