bell pepper

noun

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

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Starbucks' rendition features Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, spinach, and green onions in their formula, while Kling and Garner go with mozzarella, red bell pepper, and spinach. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, stir together olive salad, salami, roasted red bell peppers, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 Bell Peppers Like citrus and berries, bell peppers are also high in vitamin C, which your body needs to make collagen. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026 Spring and summer crops include tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, cucumbers, green beans and squash. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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