: 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)
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Examples of pea in a Sentence
We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
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Dressed in black trousers and a matching black pea coat, with her blonde, curly hair tied back in a yellow claw clip, Blondshell is the epitome of cool, but in a very different way from Anthony Kiedis and Flea.—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025 Drain and transfer the pasta and peas to a large bowl.
Add the reserved tempeh and vegetable mixture, then toss to combine.—Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025 That was a great recipe and Jesse puts peas and mint in there and really wakes everything up.—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025 Spring brings fresh vegetables like asparagus, peas, radishes and artichokes.—Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pea
Word History
Etymology
back-formation from Middle English pease (taken as a plural), from Old English pise, from Latin pisa, plural of pisum, from Greek pison
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