bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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During the last 1 1/2 minutes of cooking, add the bell pepper. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Add onion, bell pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Chili is molly-whopped into a substantive dish of various beans, bell peppers and tomatoes served with a vibrant sauce of yogurt, avocado, cucumber and lime. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026 Remove pan from oven; add broccoli to the bell pepper and onion pieces, stirring to combine. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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