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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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Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently.
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Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But just a handful of ingredients, like hot pork sausage and frozen peas, transform a plain box of pasta into a comforting dinner that packs so much more flavor with very little extra effort.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Spoon peas and any pan juices onto individual bowls of risotto.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Friday, March 20, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, whole grain bread, peaches, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But just a handful of ingredients, like hot pork sausage and frozen peas, transform a plain box of pasta into a comforting dinner that packs so much more flavor with very little extra effort.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Spoon peas and any pan juices onto individual bowls of risotto.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Friday, March 20, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, whole grain bread, peaches, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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