bell pepper

noun

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

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This fresh mixture of corn, bell pepper, black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños is our new favorite way to serve a bowl of salsa alongside a Tex-Mex supper. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 For this recipe, fresh summer eggplant and bell peppers are grilled au naturel, showered in mint, basil, and peanuts, and drizzled with a Vietnamese sauce called nuoc cham. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026 Place bell pepper in the prepared pan. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 To boost the iron content of lentils, try pairing them with vitamin C-rich foods, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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