green pepper

noun

: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity

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Among others, Dover sole meunière, beef tenderloin with green pepper sauce and eggplant parmigiana round out the menu. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for green pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green pepper was in 1814

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“Green pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20pepper. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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green pepper

noun
: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity
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