black-eyed pea

noun

ˈblak-ˌīd- 

: cowpea

Examples of black-eyed pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Using black-eyed peas instead of chickpeas, this hummus recipe has a smokier quality. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Chef Julia Sullivan of Henrietta Red in Nashville serves them alongside black-eyed peas every January 1. — Julia Sullivan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

The diamond is the third largest found at the park this year and is about the size of a black-eyed pea, the release said. — Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

Whatever else lands on the table, your spoon will find its way back to the black-eyed peas. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black-eyed pea

• actuary
• antiquary
• bolsheviki
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• chelicerae
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Kids Definition

black-eyed pea

noun

ˌblak-ˌīd-

: cowpea