bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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While bell peppers are generally well tolerated, some people may notice bloating or stomach discomfort after eating them raw. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Jan. 2026 Our recipe features ground beef, kidney beans, onion, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026 The earthy quality so prized in a Cabernet Sauvignon is due to a smidge of pyrazine, a volatile molecule more commonly found in peas and bell peppers; the gasoline note of an aged Riesling comes courtesy of a compound called TDN. Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026 Lightly grease a small roasting pan or gratin dish with olive oil and place 8 (1- to 1 1/2-inch wide) strips of roasted and peeled red bell peppers in single layer. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Jan. 2026.

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