pea
noun
the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
peas
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pluralof pea.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Confounding the astronomical unlikeliness, we got along like two peas in a pod.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
If you’re really worried, skip uncooked produce like salad mixes, berries, basil, and snap peas for the time being.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
In the past, foods including bagged salad mixes, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas and scallions have been linked to cyclosporiasis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Cubes of sharp white cheddar bring that unmistakable Midwestern deli-counter energy, while chopped cucumber, snap peas, shaved celery and scallions keep everything cool and crunchy.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
And it occurs to me for the first time what a ridiculous saying “two peas in a pod” is.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
