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- pea 1a
plural peas also pease
ˈpēz 
often attributive
1
a
: a variable annual Eurasian vine (Lathyrus oleraceus) of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
b
: the seed of the pea
c
peas also pease plural
: the immature pods of the pea with their included seeds
2
: any of various leguminous plants related to or resembling the pea
—usually used in combination or with a qualifying term
chickpea
black-eyed pea
also
: the seed of such a plant
3
: something resembling a pea (as in size or shape)
Examples of pea in a Sentence
We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
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Charles Haracz, the executive chef at Blue Plate, said the company buys between 30 and 60 pounds of produce every week, including microgreens, lettuces and pea shoots.
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Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Vining plants like peas also need support, which can come from inverted tomato cages.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The distinctive purple color comes from a butterfly pea flower infusion.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Other common vegetables, such as green peas, artichokes, and Brussels sprouts, offer a higher amount of fiber than broccoli.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 3 June 2026
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Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Vining plants like peas also need support, which can come from inverted tomato cages.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The distinctive purple color comes from a butterfly pea flower infusion.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Other common vegetables, such as green peas, artichokes, and Brussels sprouts, offer a higher amount of fiber than broccoli.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pea
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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