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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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The sisters created their own dish, the D & D Special, a small shell pasta topped with vodka sauce and peas.
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Beans, peas and lentils, nuts and seeds, lean meats such as chicken and turkey, fish, dairy products like milk and yogurt, and soy products such as tofu are all good sources of protein, according to Harvard Health.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Add the peas and pancetta and stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Beans, peas and lentils, nuts and seeds, lean meats such as chicken and turkey, fish, dairy products like milk and yogurt, and soy products such as tofu are all good sources of protein, according to Harvard Health.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Add the peas and pancetta and stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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