green pepper

American  

noun

1. the mild-flavored, unripe fruit of the bell or sweet pepper, Capsicum annuum grossum, used as a green vegetable.

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green pepper British  

noun

1. the green unripe fruit of the sweet pepper, eaten raw or cooked

2. the unripe fruit of various other pepper plants, eaten as a green vegetable

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Etymology

Origin of green pepper

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

It trades the sweetness of green pepper for black-pepper heat.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Hatch is known for its big, meaty green pepper, which has increased in popularity worldwide over the last 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Add the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2022

Mix softened cheese, sour cream and milk; add beef jerky, green pepper, onion and black pepper.

From Fox News • Dec. 13, 2021

“Like the one we did for green pepper in brine.”

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy