green pepper

noun

: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity

Examples of green pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their meatloaf, which is made with a blend of tomatoes, onions, and green peppers, plus that familiar ketchup topping, is one of our readers’ favorite meals to order. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Sauté the onions until softened, then add garlic and green peppers. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

Add the onion, green pepper, and celery, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

There are savory and herbaceous notes of green pepper, pineapple, wet earth, and stone fruit on the palate, making this a complex and engaging sipper. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for green pepper

• leper
• lepper
• stepper

Kids Definition

green pepper

noun

: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity