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

What’s a gardener to do with bushels of perfectly ripe, juicy tomatoes or dozens of colorful bell peppers? — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

Quinoa with leftover chili (made from lean or grass-fed beef or turkey, bell peppers, corn, and beans) and a favorite fruit. — Isabel Lopez, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bell pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper