bell pepper

noun

: sweet pepper

especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite spending its life in the vegetable aisle, many people are surprised to learn that bell peppers aren't actually vegetables, at least not botanically speaking. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Bosforo’s cooks grind their own meat and, as part of the grinding process toward the end, add in the onion, cloves, bell pepper and spices. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

Davis combines sautéed onions, bell peppers, shredded potatoes, and eggs in her batches. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

Add leek, celery, and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bell pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper