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 the white pickup sat buckets of tomatillos, crates of green bell peppers, and enormous watermelons. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Baik says to load up on leafy greens, egg yolks and yellow and orange bell peppers because these foods contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two key antioxidants that support vision. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026

Tomatoes, roux and the Holy Trinity of diced onions, celery and green bell peppers are the foundation for many a Creole dish. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 July 2026

Your Vegetable Garden A vegetable garden needs nutrient-rich, healthy, living soil to produce a big crop of tomatoes, bell peppers, and other veggies. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bell pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper