bell pepper

noun

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

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From tomatoes and berries to bell peppers and avocados, bumps, pressure, and handling during transport or storage can leave marks. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Ashizawa also produced several bell peppers at the podium – purchased at a local market the previous day – to illustrate her preferred method for camera testing. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026 This salsa—with fresh sweet corn, red bell pepper, and jalapeno peppers—will bring bright seasonal flavors and sweet heat to your next summer party. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026 Inspired by pizza classics, and topped with Alfredo and marinara sauces, mozzarella cheese, garlic chicken, red bell peppers, sausage, capicola, hot honey and red pepper flakes. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 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 25 May. 2026.

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