green pepper

noun

: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity

Examples of green pepper in a Sentence

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Cabernet Franc has a relatively high level of compounds that give it a green pepper or farmstand aroma that can translate to the palate. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 Gambino’s pizza pies include The Mobster (beef, pork sausage, mushroom, pepperoni, Italian sausage, green pepper, onion, black olives, Canadian bacon, salami and extra cheese), and Taco Pizza (beef, onion, cheese blend, lettuce, refried beans, fresh tomato and taco sauce). Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025 However, the capsaicin content of jalapeños begins to fall after day 40, which means that some nearly ripe green peppers may be hotter than fully ripe red ones. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 If desired, top with a dash of green pepper sauce. The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Oct. 2025.

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green pepper

noun
: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity
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