black-eyed pea

noun

ˈblak-ˌīd- 

: cowpea

Examples of black-eyed pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That lunch in Detroit, which kept the former first lady occupied for nearly an hour, consisted of black-eyed peas and collard green soup, sweet potato cornbread, sweet potato cobbler and sweet potato ice cream. — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 12 July 2026

Pinto beans and black-eyed peas got the most shoutouts, and Southern brands like Camellia Beans from Louisiana and Luck’s from North Carolina are most admired, of course. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Records show that black-eyed peas, turnip greens and ham were also part of the Founding Father's diet. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Jefferson was also eating black-eyed peas, turnip greens and ham. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1726, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black-eyed pea

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Kids Definition

black-eyed pea

noun

ˌblak-ˌīd-

: cowpea