bell pepper
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bell pepper
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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My version includes a red bell pepper, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup crumbled goat cheese, a handful of spinach and ¼ cup of onion jam.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2025
A study published in ACS Omega explored this "millicompost" and found that, when combined with other plant materials, it supported the healthy growth of bell pepper seedlings as effectively as traditional peat-based mixes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025
So I’ll do a scramble with some eggs, turkey, zucchini, spinach and bell pepper and then top it with some avocado.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
Add shallots and bell pepper and cook, tossing slowly but constantly, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
On the edge of the garden in a cold frame the tomato and bell pepper and cabbage sets were nearly ready for transplanting, waiting only for the passing of the frost danger.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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