sweet pepper

noun

: any of various large mild thick-walled capsicum fruits
also : a pepper plant (Capsicum annuum) bearing sweet peppers compare bell pepper

Examples of sweet pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pimiento peppers add a hint of sweet pepper tang without any heat. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 Pepperoni, sausage, ham, sweet pepper bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, ranch drizzle. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 The sandwiches feature beef, chicken and salmon cheesesteaks topped with things like onions, banana peppers, mushrooms and sweet peppers, stuffed in Amoroso’s rolls. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024 Get The Recipe 41 of 47 Sweet Pepper Pasta With Sausage This go-to supper is made with orecchiette, hot Italian sausage, and the colorful sweet peppers of your choosing. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet pepper 

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Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweet pepper was in 1814

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“Sweet pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20pepper. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

sweet pepper

noun
: a large mild-flavored thick-walled pepper
also : a pepper plant that bears sweet peppers
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