green pepper

noun

: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity

Examples of green pepper in a Sentence

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On a recent Friday behind the meat counter at The Knife Parrilla Argentina, chef Leonardo Velazco hovers over a parade of a dozen meats, pineapple and green peppers sizzling over white-hot coals. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 Add mushrooms and green pepper; cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026 The Veggie uses the same cheese blend as The Meats plus mushrooms, green peppers and onions. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 If the latter category piques your interest, order the jambalaya or the Catfish Pontchartrain (catfish served with onions, green peppers, celery, and a slightly spicy Southern sauce). Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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green pepper

noun
: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity
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