bell pepper

noun

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

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Stir in corn, bell pepper, green chiles, cilantro, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin until combined. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 The basket is full of corn, red bell peppers, broccoli, and much more—all signs that spring has sprung and summer veggies are ready for the picking. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 May 2025 Snack smart: Keep cut-up veggies like cucumbers, bell peppers, or carrots on hand with hummus. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025 Arrange the cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, feta cheese, onions, and olives on top of the lettuce. Randy Graham, Oc Register, 20 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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