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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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Cut in butter using a pastry blender or 2 forks until mixture is crumbly and butter is pea-sized.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The truck was hauling pea gravel and sand, according to Michigan State Police.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
However, peas have more fiber, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and folate.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Frozen peas and other non-liquid food items also are good to go.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
The truck was hauling pea gravel and sand, according to Michigan State Police.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
However, peas have more fiber, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and folate.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Frozen peas and other non-liquid food items also are good to go.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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