bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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There is also a welcome freshness from the green bell pepper and scallions. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024 Later, Jill and Jay received a grim crudités plate from the captain, Ronny Borg, featuring three blueberries, six slices of bell pepper, and a moldy carrot. Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024 Expect a rich color and full body with tons of currant and black cherry with a hint of green bell pepper. Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Orange juice and chicken, peas and bell peppers, ice cream, sherbet, and casseroles spilled into view, too. Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bell pepper 

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jan. 2025.

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