bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For the bell peppers, roughly chop half of each one and add to the food processor. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024 On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together the potatoes, onion, bell pepper, oil, oregano and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then distribute in an even layer. Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024 Remove from heat; stir in bell pepper until combined. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 29 May 2024 Add zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, scallions and corn and broccoli to bowl with dressing and toss to combine. Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bell pepper 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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