bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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Add onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, bacon, cheese, ketchup, or nothing at all! Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Farmers in Florida, one of the nation’s leading producers of oranges, bell peppers, sugar, and orchids, also have reported steep production losses, facing an uncertain future. Ayurella Horn-Muller / Grist, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024 For instance, Perez suggested eating a burrito with beans, which have a healthy serving of iron, with diced bell peppers, which are a good source of vitamin C. 2. Renée Onque, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024 Traditionally enjoyed on Mondays (but hardly limited to that day), red beans and rice is often made with cayenne pepper, smoked andouille sausage along with onions, celery and bell pepper. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 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 Nov. 2024.

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