bell pepper

noun

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

Examples of bell pepper in a Sentence

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In addition to fresh corn, the dip is rounded out with diced bell pepper, olives, and jalapeno. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025 Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025 Spiced tandoori chicken layered with a blend of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese and a mixture of sauteed onions, mixed bell peppers, jalapeños, corn, cilantro and green chilis. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025 The surprising combination of pasta, pepperoni slices, olives, and bell peppers dressed in a zingy Italian vinaigrette. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

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 23 Jul. 2025.

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