bell pepper

noun

: sweet pepper
especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

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The Golden State imported $61.5 billion of goods from Mexico in 2023, ranging from cars and trucks to avocados, bell peppers and tomatoes, the International Trade Administration said. Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025 Add a mix of colorful vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025 Add bell peppers and green onion, stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes. 5. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 Reach for foods rich in vitamin C, such as guava, kiwifruit, oranges, strawberries, and yellow bell peppers, and those high in zinc, such as seeds, nuts, and legumes. Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bell pepper 

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bell pepper was in 1707

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“Bell pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20pepper. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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