sweet pea

noun

1

: a widely cultivated Italian legume (Lathyrus odoratus) having slender usually climbing stems, ovate leaves, and large fragrant flowers

2

: the flower of a sweet pea

Examples of sweet pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Flowers Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay 2023 – Shimmering light gold in color, with aromas of sweet pea and a hint of pine. — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Sweet Peas Encouraging climbing sweet peas to grow up trellises around your patio or walled courtyard will fill the space with vivid color and nostalgic sweet floral notes with subtle hints of honey and orange blossom. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026

Add marigolds, foxglove, or sweet peas nearby to increase the number of bumblebees in the garden. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

The bride held her bouquet by Millie Richardson in both images, and the arrangement featured sweet peas, myrtle and lily of the valley. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sweet pea

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

Kids Definition

sweet pea

noun

1

: a widely grown Italian herb of the legume family with slender climbing stems and large fragrant flowers

2

: the flower of a sweet pea