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- pea 1a
plural peas also pease
ˈpēz 
often attributive
1
a
: a variable annual Eurasian vine (Lathyrus oleraceus) of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
b
: the seed of the pea
c
peas also pease plural
: the immature pods of the pea with their included seeds
2
: any of various leguminous plants related to or resembling the pea
—usually used in combination or with a qualifying term
chickpea
black-eyed pea
also
: the seed of such a plant
3
: something resembling a pea (as in size or shape)
Examples of pea in a Sentence
We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
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Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Inspired by classic Southern field pea recipes, this black-eye pea-and-ham pasta reminds us of pasta fagioli, without the tomato.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Deep Trance Corduroy Pants are also a cute option to wear with some boots and a pea or trench coat this season.
—Shawna Hudson, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
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Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Laura Geller New York Kajal Longwear Mascara This do-it-all mascara is designed to define, curl, lengthen, and volumize your lashes, all while pea protein peptides and shea butter work to condition and nourish them.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Inspired by classic Southern field pea recipes, this black-eye pea-and-ham pasta reminds us of pasta fagioli, without the tomato.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
The brand’s Deep Trance Corduroy Pants are also a cute option to wear with some boots and a pea or trench coat this season.
—Shawna Hudson, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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