bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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There are plenty of foods in the produce aisle that taste great and offer health benefits when consumed raw, from apples and blueberries to carrots and bell peppers. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 To add colorful flair, stir in some red and green tomatoes and bell pepper. Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 The classic Sloppy Joe is made with lean ground beef blended with savory onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Nov. 2024 There is also a welcome freshness from the green bell pepper and scallions. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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