bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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Beans are particularly rich in fiber, and vegetables commonly found in chili, such as bell peppers and onions, also contain fiber. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025 Curry spent $16 on potatoes, ground turkey, an onion, a bell pepper, cheese, enchilada sauce and a can of black beans and turned them into three dishes for the week. NPR, 11 Nov. 2025 Flecked with bits of bell pepper and crispy bacon, this is an anything but boring corn side. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 Hot pepper varieties that stay small and do well in pots tend to be the easiest peppers to overwinter indoors, while larger bell pepper plants tend to struggle in containers. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Nov. 2025.

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