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- pea 1a
plural peas also pease
ˈpēz 
often attributive
1
a
: a variable annual Eurasian vine (Lathyrus oleraceus) of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
b
: the seed of the pea
c
peas also pease plural
: the immature pods of the pea with their included seeds
2
: any of various leguminous plants related to or resembling the pea
—usually used in combination or with a qualifying term
chickpea
black-eyed pea
also
: the seed of such a plant
3
: something resembling a pea (as in size or shape)
Examples of pea in a Sentence
We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
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Certain vegetables freeze very well, like peas, corn, and edamame.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, pea-sized hail and damage to trees and power lines are possible, according to an alert.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
The rest—French fries, green peas, ice cream—was straight from the ice chests at Picard.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
From rice and peas to jerk chicken and ital stew ( a vegetarian dish), Jamaican food is rich with history and pride.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, pea-sized hail and damage to trees and power lines are possible, according to an alert.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
The rest—French fries, green peas, ice cream—was straight from the ice chests at Picard.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
From rice and peas to jerk chicken and ital stew ( a vegetarian dish), Jamaican food is rich with history and pride.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Pea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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