bell pepper

American  

noun

1. sweet pepper.

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Etymology

Origin of bell pepper

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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

She walked until she ran into Mariam, who shot her a cheerless glance and went back to slicing the stem off a bell pepper and trimming strips of fat from meat.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini