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

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

“It’s All Good” recommends cutting coffee, sugar, wheat, eggs, meat, shellfish, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant and corn.

From Salon

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

Mix in some diced onions and bell peppers, and throw the mixture into an electric pot with a sausage link.

From Los Angeles Times