bell pepper

noun

: sweet pepper

especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a large serving bowl, add cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and oil; toss to combine and season to taste with a judicious amount of seasoned salt (more can be added later if needed). — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Think colorful produce like carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, kale, broccoli, and bell peppers. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

Stir in corn kernels, bell pepper, onion, and celery; remove from heat. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Unripe bell peppers are green and have a somewhat bitter taste. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bell pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper