green pepper

noun

: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity

Examples of green pepper in a Sentence

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If desired, top with a dash of green pepper sauce. The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 It’s accompanied by chipotle ranch, onions, red and green peppers, pico de gallo, avocado crema and jalapeno jack cheese. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025 The limited edition super-candle features green and earthy base notes of cedarwood and green pepper, middle notes of tomato and mandarin, and top notes of fresh basil, black currant and mint. Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 In a blender, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, garlic, and sherry vinegar and blend until the mixture becomes a thick liquid. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green pepper was in 1814

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“Green pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20pepper. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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green pepper

noun
: a sweet pepper before it turns red at maturity
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