bell pepper

noun

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

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Hot cherry peppers are planted as a trap crop around the perimeter of bell pepper plants to draw pepper maggots away from the main crop. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 Stir-Fried Tofu with Brown Rice and Vegetables: Sauté ½ block tofu, 1 zucchini, and 1 bell pepper in soy sauce. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 The wine features layers of tropical fruits, with mango and pineapple at the forefront, complemented by herbaceous notes of bell pepper and fresh herbs. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 Other products with a high concentration of Mexican imports include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, jalapeños, limes and mangos. Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.

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